Federal Style Chest
American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris
By Henkel Harris
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris. The medium colored mahogany with a burl
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Dixie Furniture Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
A Dixie Furniture Mid Century Federal Style Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers with the protective
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Mid-20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,195
H 50.5 in W 35 in D 20 in
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,850
H 37.5 in W 42 in D 21.75 in
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautifully hand-rubbed refinished Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,395
H 32 in W 36.25 in D 19.25 in
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
and crossbanded drawers with verdigris brass handles, raised on turned legs. Inspired by a Federal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Mahogany
Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT
By Beacon Hill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$4,800
H 49 in W 35 in D 20 in
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers
Possible Salesman Sample
Circa 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,475
H 14.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Recently refibished and in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,995
H 47.5 in W 34.25 in D 20 in
Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers. Drawers open and close
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Enamel
Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
on turned legs. Inspired by a Federal Period original.
Dimensions: 30" W x 20" D x 30" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
on turned legs. Inspired by a Federal Period original.
Dimensions: 30" W x 20" D x 30" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
American federal revival dresser & mirror, circa mid 20th century. Marked "Cherry Styled by Park
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
$881 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 33 in W 45.5 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
In the
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Vintage 1940s American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
$3,295
H 35 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
Mahogany Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Mahogany Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser
Category
20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
$3,400
H 57 in W 39 in D 21 in
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500
H 46.75 in W 18.25 in D 41 in
Kittinger 5 Drawers Pull Out Tray Mahogany Federal Style Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Williamsburg Restoration Inc., Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger 5 drawers pull out tray mahogany federal style bachelor chest dresser.
Lockable drawer.
Category
20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
$3,400
H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
American Federal style bow front mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware, early 21st century
Category
Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Federal Style Oak Silver Chest on Stand, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Edwardian period Federal Style four drawer Oak Silverware Chest on stand, circa 1920s. All
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serving Pieces
Materials
Oak
Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Recent Sales
Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Four Drawer Federal style chest mahogany w/ brass pulls.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Heritage Federal Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel Heritage Cambridge flamed mahogany wood five drawer dresser chests. Pullout on top of the
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal style inlaid mahogany blanket chest, 19th century.
Dealer: S138X
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mahogany Wood Federal Style Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mahogany Wood Federal Style Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Storage Trunk. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
H 18.5 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
19th-C. American Federal Style Tiger Maple Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless piece. It is a 19th century tiger maple chest of drawers. Note the feet and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Federal Hepplewhite Cherry & Tiger Maple Chest
Located in Milford, NH
This rare New England four-drawer Federal Hepplewhite style cherry chest of drawers has superb
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
and crossbanded drawers with verdigris brass handles, raised on turned legs. Inspired by a Federal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Mahogany Banded W/ Satinwood Chests By Baker Furniture - Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Banded mahogany demilune chests by Baker Furniture. The pieces are marked. The
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Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.75 in W 34 in D 18 in
Portsmouth, NH Federal Style Bow Front Chest, Marlboro Manor for H. Sacks & Sons
By H Sacks & Sons
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful Portsmouth Federal style mahogany four drawer chest with finely grained top with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in W 41 in D 22 in
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Federal Boston style chest on chest offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th C. Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 19th c. Federal period Sheraton style chest of three dovetailed drawers with key
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Mahogany Federal Chests of Drawers Nightstands
Located in North York, ON
Classically styled and always popular, here we have a lovely timeless set of chests of drawers
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Cherrywood Federal Style Console Server Newly Made by Council Furniture
Located in North York, ON
These beautiful American made, cherry wood consoles would be a perfect addition to any office or living room. Featuring a multi 8 drawer organization system, perfect for wires, paper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry
H 34 in W 34 in D 18 in
Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage federalist style chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original cherry
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Demi-Lune Flamed Mahogany Federal Style Commode
Located in North York, ON
. It is in great condition and is of the Federal style of furniture. Featuring book-matched flamed
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Beacon Hill Mahogany Federal Style 10 Drawer Highboy Chest on Chest Dresser
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Mahogany Federal Style 10 Drawer Highboy Chest on Chest Dresser. Item features 2 part
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful one-piece Federal style mahogany bow front tall chest of drawers in a two over six
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 54.5 in W 39 in D 22 in
Antique Styled by Park American Federal Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
American Federal Revival dresser & mirror, circa first half 20th century. Marked ""Cherry Styled by
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Early 20th Century Federal Dressers
Materials
Cherry
H 47.5 in W 33 in D 20 in
Louis XVI Style Flame Mahogany Buffet / Credenza, Inverted Sides, Giltwood
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style Flame Mahogany Buffet / Credenza, Inverted Sides, Giltwood
Two fitted drawers over
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Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Steel Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A 1940s Federal style steel chest of drawers of rectangular form, with 1 divided narrower drawer
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Georgian Style Console, Commode, Cabinets, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Tortoise Shell Veneer Console or Commode Cabinets
Each having a tortoise shell style veneer
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Empire Style Bronze Mounted Commodes or Nightstands or End Tables
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Empire style bronze mounted commodes or nightstands or end tables. The pair with black
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 30.75 in W 28.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique Sheraton Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Sheraton or Federal style tallboy dresser, circa 1930s. Made from mahogany with a "2
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Vintage 1930s Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Century Sutton Collection Federal Style Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Century, Sutton collection, Federal style four drawer chest with brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Sheraton Cherry Federal Style Five-Drawer Chest, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton cherry Federal style chest features cherry construction with bronze hardware
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Cherry and Tiger Maple with Bronze Federal Style Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Federal style chest features cherry and tiger maple construction including turned legs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Dixie Mid-Century Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers, Pair
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair Dixie Mid-Century Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers / Nightstands. Measures 20
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest by Council Craftsman
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage federal style bachelor's chest offers mahogany construction with cross-banded op
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Federal Style Chest
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming small scale Federal style chest with brass pulls. This chest is a perfect side table for
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Vintage 1940s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
miniature federal style chest
Located in New Canaan, CT
big enough to sit beside a chair and with a marble top, this little chest is not only decorative
Category
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Federal Style 4-Drawer Chest, Circa:1875
Located in Alexandria, VA
styles. This chest is a copy of a New England Sheraton cookie-corner chest. The decoration with quarter
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Antique 1870s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Southern Federal-style Bachelor's chest
Located in Mobile, AL
An incredible 1840 Tennessee made bachelor's chest with serpentine front. This whimsical late
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19c. Federal Style Two Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in New Orleans, LA
A small scale two drawer walnut chest of drawers on tall, turned feet, the drawers with
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Federal Style Inlaid Flame Mahognay Bow-front Chest of Drawers
Located in San Mateo, CA
A beautiful Federal style Flame Mahogany Bow-front Chest of drawers. Each of the four drawers has
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cherrywood Federal Chest
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering an antique American Federal style chest of drawers made in the 19th century. This
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Maitland Smith Tall Federal Style High Boy/Chest on Chest In Leather **Sale**
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
***Saturday Sale***
A tall Federal style high boy (or chest on chest) in leather by Maitland Smith
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 88.5 in W 43 in D 25 in
John Wanamaker Georgina / Federal Style Flame Mahogany Butler Desk Commode
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features fine high quality made construction, 3 Large Dovetailed Drawers, Drop front writing surface with 2 internal small drawers, Figured Mahogany Satinwood Inlay, Brass Hardware, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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20th Century English Georgian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800. Nicely figured solid Cuban Mahogany molded edge top over a pull out brushing slide a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection"
USA, Late 20th century
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,595
H 33 in W 43.75 in D 20.13 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century with restorations. Having a rectangular two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, two top drawers and 3 lower drawers, ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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Baker Historic Charleston Chippendale Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Category
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a banded border, which is repeated on each of the four drawers, highlighting the curly...
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
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Shown in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary Bookcase, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Mahogany Secretary bookcase, Circa 1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...
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Antique 1760s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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18th C. Figured Wood Chest Of Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With book matched plank constructed top with wide pieced banding and pieced rounded top edge. Two short over three long drawers all with cross banding. and brass bales. The carved ba...
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Silver Chest
Located in Annville, PA
Ideal for smaller spaces the Niagara Furniture Silver Chest offers a lot of storage while using up a small amount of floor space. The four graduated drawers provide a lot of storage ...
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Materials
Mahogany
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Dressers
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Brass
$2,495
H 51 in W 37 in D 21.5 in
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Other
$233,145 Sale Price
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Located in Forney, TX
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Federal Style Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal federal style chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every federal style chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a federal style chest, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the federal style chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A federal style chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Century Furniture and Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful federal style chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a Federal Style Chest?
Prices for a federal style chest start at $1,090 and top out at $7,020 with the average selling for $2,848.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Federal Style Chest
- What is a Federal style mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Federal-style mirrors refer to American mirrors made during the late 1700s through the early 1800s. Most of these mirrors were made of hardwood overlaid with bronze gilt or gold leaf. Federal-style mirrors are ornate and are frequently topped with eagles. On 1stDibs, shop for antique Federal-style mirrors from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021With respect to furniture design, the Federal style has many of the same elements of the Georgian style — symmetry, classical details, and a side-gabled roof, yet it is different in its ornamentation and sophistication. Federal details are more delicate, slender and finely drawn than their Georgian counterparts and may feature swags, garlands, and urns. You will find many products incorporating both the Georgian and Federal styles on 1stDibs.
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