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Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s

Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s

$12,400

H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 25.79 in

Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s

Located in Bozeman, MT

Fine early 20th century Swedish modern gentleman's chest of drawers in birch, with nine drawers and

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest
Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest

Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest

Located in Ipswich, GB

Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest, having a quality antique George

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Early 19th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Chiffonier or Gentleman's Chest
18th Century French Louis XVI Chiffonier or Gentleman's Chest

18th Century French Louis XVI Chiffonier or Gentleman's Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 18th century French Louis XVI Period marble top chiffonier, or gentleman's chest, made of

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Bronze

Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910
Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910

Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Serpentine Foliate Carved Oak & Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910 Measures - 80" x 44" x 22

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Early 20th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Cabinet Console
Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Cabinet Console

Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Cabinet Console

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian gentleman's chest. Made of walnut featuring three drawers concealed behind

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest
Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest

Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest

$2,650

H 67 in W 42.25 in D 21 in

Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional antique tall chest embodies the streamlined elegance of the Biedermeier style

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Early 19th Century American Biedermeier Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

$1,695

H 46.5 in W 44.5 in D 18 in

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Baltimore, MD

What a handsome chest of drawers! The two-tiered case has two overlay drawers in the top gallery

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Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Pine

Maison Forest Style French Empire Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest
Maison Forest Style French Empire Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest

Maison Forest Style French Empire Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest

By Maison Forest

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful antique French Empire armoire dresser or gentleman's chest In the manner of Maison

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Bronze

Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers
Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers

Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers

Located in Baltimore, MD

What a handsome chest of drawers! It’s a long time since we last offered a Scottish chest of

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Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest
19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest

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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide
Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide

Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide

Located in Chicago, IL

-quality wood. This Circa 1760 chest is crafted entirely from mahogany, featuring three graduated drawers

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press with

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1890s American Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850
Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Antique Gentleman's Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman’s sporran chest. A Scottish, mahogany collector’s cabinet, dating to

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1850s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality Regency mahogany dressing chest. Having a single drawer to the top

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the

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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790
Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790

Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman’s tallboy. An English, mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the

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1790s British Adam Style Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand
George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Altrincham, GB

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand of Sheraton Design and Superb Quality

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser
Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser

Adams Paint Decorated Walnut and Satinwood Fitted Drawer Gentleman;s Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant English Adams style paint-decorated satinwood and walnut high chest captures the

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1920s American Adam Style Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

$3,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 17.13 in W 24.14 in D 15.36 in

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

interiors. Whether placed in a living space, gentleman’s office, or library, this chest becomes an instant

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17th Century Norwegian Baroque Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Iron, Brass

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century Irish George III period serpentine fronted chest of drawers. This gentleman

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1780s Irish George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

George III English Thomas Chippendale period hand carved Gentleman's dressing table chest of drawers

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1770s English George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian
Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's nightstand. An English, mahogany bedside chest of drawers, dating to

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser

$1,356Sale Price|20% Off

H 55 in W 37 in D 20 in

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Dresser Gentleman's Chest Early 1900s. Approximate Measurements in Inches 55" high at back 37" wide 20

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Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter
Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter

Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, fisher gentleman’s outfitter shop display This

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Paint

Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest
Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest

Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest

Located in Cheshire, GB

Fine 18th century George III period mahogany gentleman’s cabinet on chest with inlaid swan neck

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18th Century English George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century English Gentleman’s Traveling Chest by J.Braman, Circa 1860
Mid 19th Century English Gentleman’s Traveling Chest by J.Braman, Circa 1860

Mid 19th Century English Gentleman’s Traveling Chest by J.Braman, Circa 1860

Located in Sarasota, FL

An English gentleman’s traveling chest circa 1860, made by J.Braman. Framed in brass with ornate

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County
C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County

C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County

Located in Atlanta, GA

between a gentleman’s portable document chest and a compact traveling case. Centered on the lid is a hand

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Brass Black Lacquer Papier-mache Dressing Box
19th Century English Victorian Brass Black Lacquer Papier-mache Dressing Box

19th Century English Victorian Brass Black Lacquer Papier-mache Dressing Box

Located in Forney, TX

the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a gentleman's dresser

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

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Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 46 in W 46 in D 22 in

Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handsome mahogany gentleman's chest of drawers. Bookmatch mahogany veneer with crossbanding on

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19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers
18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers

18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in

18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Fine quality George II mahogany Gentleman's dressing chest circa 1750 . The chest has a fully

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1750s English Chippendale Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century
A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century

A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in

A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century

Located in Brussels, BE

A Biedermeier Gentlemans Chest of Drawers in wallnut veneer and two colums with ebonized ends.

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19th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer
English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer

Located in Wells, ME

English Georgian Chippendale mahogany gentleman's chest of four graduated drawers. This fine

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1770s English Chippendale Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780
English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780

English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780

Located in Sheffield, MA

Georgian mahogany gentleman’s chest of eight drawers with brass swan’s neck handles, on a plinth

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III
Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III

Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III

Unavailable

H 37 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in

Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III

Located in Houston, TX

Top is a hinged lid over a fitted interior - compartments with lids on some, mirror with ratchet-back stand. Above a pull-out Writing surface and various drawers fitted for washing, ...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Quality Serpentine Shaped Satinwood Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Superb Quality Serpentine Shaped Satinwood Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Superb Quality Serpentine Shaped Satinwood Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

A late 18th century (circa 1790) superb quality serpentine shaped satinwood gentleman's dressing

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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid to late 19th century French Provincial faux bamboo pitch pine and bird's eye maple gentleman

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Gentlemans Keepsake Box or Dressing Chest
Gentlemans Keepsake Box or Dressing Chest

Gentlemans Keepsake Box or Dressing Chest

Unavailable

H 11 in W 13 in D 7.75 in

Gentlemans Keepsake Box or Dressing Chest

Located in Culver City, CA

This is a good example of times gone by when a gentleman had time to dress in a more leisurely pace

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

English Gentlemans Chest
English Gentlemans Chest

English Gentlemans Chest

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H 39 in W 49.25 in D 22.25 in

English Gentlemans Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany gentlemans chest with leather top brushing slide, original brasses

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

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H 53.25 in W 37 in D 17 in

Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage eight drawer gentleman's chest with a pierced brass rail and marble top.

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Early 20th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Marble

c.1860 English Gentleman's Chest
c.1860 English Gentleman's Chest

c.1860 English Gentleman's Chest

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H 45 in W 45 in D 21 in

c.1860 English Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique English gentleman's chest in pine with two drawers over three graduated drawers, all with

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19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Gentleman's Chest and Hidden Safe
Antique Gentleman's Chest and Hidden Safe

Antique Gentleman's Chest and Hidden Safe

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H 64.25 in W 21.25 in D 20 in

Antique Gentleman's Chest and Hidden Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Gentleman's Chest with Hidden Safe

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19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Rare Simmons Brushed Steel Gentleman’s Chest
Rare Simmons Brushed Steel Gentleman’s Chest

Rare Simmons Brushed Steel Gentleman’s Chest

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare, 1920's, brushed steel, gentleman’s chest by Simmons And Company offers hidden multiple

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1920s North American Industrial Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Steel

Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century
Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century

Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century

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H 48.5 in W 48.5 in D 23.5 in

Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century

Located in San Marino, CA

Mahogany bow-front gentleman’s chest of drawers with two short drawers over four long drawers

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19th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Syrian Gentlemans Chest of Drawers
Exceptional Syrian Gentlemans Chest of Drawers

Exceptional Syrian Gentlemans Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fine and important antique Syrian gentleman's chest of drawers, made in hardwood and intensely

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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Gentlemans Chest

Very Fine George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Very Fine George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Very Fine George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very fine George III gentleman's chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows. The chest in highly

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

. Breathtaking crotch mahogany 3 over 4 gentleman's chest with highly decorated pillars ending in large paw feet

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19th Century American Antique Gentlemans Chest

Antique Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, English, Mahogany, Bedroom, Georgian, 1800
Antique Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, English, Mahogany, Bedroom, Georgian, 1800

Antique Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, English, Mahogany, Bedroom, Georgian, 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany bedroom cabinet, dating to

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Rococo Gentleman's Chest
Rococo Gentleman's Chest

Rococo Gentleman's Chest

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H 85 in W 49 in D 20 in

Rococo Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

An outstanding Louis XV-style walnut chest of drawers. The red marble top rests above a frieze

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Early 20th Century French Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest With Mounted Bronze Ormolu
French Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

French Art Deco Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest With Mounted Bronze Ormolu

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning French Art Deco or Art Nouveau armoire dresser or gentleman's chest France, Circa

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Bronze

c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest
c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest

c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest

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H 43.75 in W 42.75 in D 21.75 in

c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Extraordinary English mahogany banded bow front 2 over 3 gentleman's chest with superbly hand

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19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Early Herman Miller Burled Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1920s
Early Herman Miller Burled Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1920s

Early Herman Miller Burled Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1920s

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An extremely rare and exceptional walnut gentleman's chest from "The All Walnut Line" by Herman

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1920s American Jacobean Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood & Marble Parcel Gilt Gentleman's Chest c1900
Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood & Marble Parcel Gilt Gentleman's Chest c1900

Antique French Louis XVI Satinwood & Marble Parcel Gilt Gentleman's Chest c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XVI gentleman's chest offers beveled marble top over mahogany base with

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Birmingham, AL

A handsome early 19th century French Louis XVI style chiffonier or tall gentleman's chest, circa

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1810s French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century American Empire tallboy dresser or gentleman's chest. Made of mahogany with

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19th Century American Empire Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Georgian, c.1800
Antique Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Georgian, c.1800

Antique Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Georgian, c.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy of squat proportion

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Foliate Carved Walnut & Burl Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910
Antique Foliate Carved Walnut & Burl Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910

Antique Foliate Carved Walnut & Burl Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Foliate Carved Walnut & Burl Mirrored Gentleman’s Chest C1910 Measures - 77" x 39 7/8" x 20 7/8

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Louis XVI Style Semainier or Gentleman's Chest
19th Century Louis XVI Style Semainier or Gentleman's Chest

19th Century Louis XVI Style Semainier or Gentleman's Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

19th century Louis XVI style semainier or gentleman's chest with seven long dovetailed drawers

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

French Restauration Gentleman Chest of Drawers
French Restauration Gentleman Chest of Drawers

French Restauration Gentleman Chest of Drawers

Located in Winter Park, FL

A very unusual flamed mahogany chest with four dovetailed drawers and a top compartment with a

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19th Century French Antique Gentlemans Chest

Antique Anthony Quervelle Empire Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Chest, circa 1839
Antique Anthony Quervelle Empire Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Chest, circa 1839

Antique Anthony Quervelle Empire Flame Mahogany Gentleman's Chest, circa 1839

By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique American Empire gentleman's chest by Anthony Quervelle, Philadelphia, features three

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Exquisite Antique French Rococo Gentleman's Chest w/Marble
Exquisite Antique French Rococo Gentleman's Chest w/Marble

Exquisite Antique French Rococo Gentleman's Chest w/Marble

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Nicely carved Antique French walnut commode with intricate details, and a marble top. The four drawers glide and function as new.

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"
Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"

Antique Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifforobe Gentlemans Chest Dresser Closet 60"

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful Art era chifforobe (also spelled chiffarobe or chifferobe), circa 1920-30s. Made from walnut with a waterfall front, 5 dovetailed drawers and cedar lined closet portion w...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Moroccan Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Antique Moroccan Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Antique Moroccan Inlaid Chest of Drawers

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H 49.5 in W 44 in D 20 in

Antique Moroccan Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century Moroccan gentleman's chest hand crafted in walnut with a black glass top on

Category

19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Oak Bachelors Chest c. Late 18th Century
Antique Louis XVI Oak Bachelors Chest c. Late 18th Century

Antique Louis XVI Oak Bachelors Chest c. Late 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

-mounted brass carrying handles hint at its original use as a portable or standalone gentleman’s chest. It

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest
19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest

19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest

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H 33.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in

19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gentleman's accessories. Operable drawers for storage. Excellent condition. With the chest opened, the full

Category

19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Impressive Scottish Gentleman's Wardrobe Chest of Drawers
Impressive Scottish Gentleman's Wardrobe Chest of Drawers

Impressive Scottish Gentleman's Wardrobe Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Large and impressive Scottish gentleman's clothing chest of drawers with spiral column decoration

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Mahogany Gentleman's Secretaire Chest on Chest 1790-1819
English George III Mahogany Gentleman's Secretaire Chest on Chest 1790-1819

English George III Mahogany Gentleman's Secretaire Chest on Chest 1790-1819

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptionally fine and unusual George III period boldly figured mahogany secretaire chest on

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Horner Style Antique American Empire Oak Chifferobe with Mirror, Circa 1900
Horner Style Antique American Empire Oak Chifferobe with Mirror, Circa 1900

Horner Style Antique American Empire Oak Chifferobe with Mirror, Circa 1900

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique American Empire or Arts & Crafts chifferobe, armoire dresser, or gentleman

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Small 18th Century Mahogany Gentlemans Dressing Chest of Drawers
Small 18th Century Mahogany Gentlemans Dressing Chest of Drawers

Small 18th Century Mahogany Gentlemans Dressing Chest of Drawers

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period mahogany chest of drawers with good original brass handles and a brushing slide

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

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Antique Gentleman's Lowboy, English, Burr Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Georgian
Antique Gentleman's Lowboy, English, Burr Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Antique Gentleman's Lowboy, English, Burr Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's lowboy. An English, burr walnut chest of drawers, dating to the

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Late 18th Century British Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790
Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790

Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian

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Late 18th Century British Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Oak

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20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet

20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet

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20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

drawers with half moon handles. Sourced from a Gentlemans fine clothing store in Kensington High Street

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1920s English Edwardian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique, Campaign Chest, English, Ebonised, Mahogany, Trunk, circa 1880
Antique, Campaign Chest, English, Ebonised, Mahogany, Trunk, circa 1880

Antique, Campaign Chest, English, Ebonised, Mahogany, Trunk, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign chest, an English, gentleman's specimen or craft chest with wonderful

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

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Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest

Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest

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Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest

Located in Faversham, GB

A superb gentleman’s Victorian brass bound campaign chest in mahogany. The chest splits into two

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers Commode atrb to Gillows 18thCentury
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers Commode atrb to Gillows 18thCentury

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers Commode atrb to Gillows 18thCentury

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptional George lll late 18th century feathered mahogany Gentleman’s dressing chest of

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Campaign Gentlemans Traveling Chest. Circa 1790
American Mahogany Campaign Gentlemans Traveling Chest. Circa 1790

American Mahogany Campaign Gentlemans Traveling Chest. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Campaign gentleman's traveling chest with original fitted interior, original

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Gentlemans Chest

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1860 North European Campaign Military Flame Mahogany and Walnut Drawers Cupboard

1860 North European Campaign Military Flame Mahogany and Walnut Drawers Cupboard

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

walnut gentleman's dressing Campaign Military chest A really very lovely and exceptionally rare find

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1860s Belgian Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

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Brass

Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Gentleman's Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

Handsome British Campaign, rosewood gentleman's chest with brass details on drawer front corners

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Late 19th Century Campaign Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman's Chest with Chrome Accents
Rare Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman's Chest with Chrome Accents

Rare Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman's Chest with Chrome Accents

Located in Nantucket, MA

Rare Art Deco period mahogany gentleman's chest with rosewood and chrome accents. Features a series

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Chrome

Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1750
Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1750

Antique Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1750

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique George II inlaid mahogany gentleman's chest of drawers, circa 1750. What generally

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1750s English George II Antique Gentlemans Chest

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers
Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers

Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers

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H 43 in W 33.5 in D 16 in

Antique Tansu Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

in the proportions of a gentleman's chest. Newly polished.  

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1860s Japanese Campaign Antique Gentlemans Chest

Gentleman Cabinetmakers Fitted Tool Chest
Gentleman Cabinetmakers Fitted Tool Chest

Gentleman Cabinetmakers Fitted Tool Chest

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Gentleman Cabinetmakers Fitted Tool Chest

Located in Hanover, MA

Finely crafted mid-Victorian carpenters tool chest, dovetailed construction, mahogany stained pine

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1860s American High Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Pine

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Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Chifferobe or Armoire

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Chifferobe or Armoire

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts quarter sawn oak chifferobe, gentleman's chest, or armoire

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Oak

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Faux Bamboo Pine Mirrored Armoire Dresser
R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Faux Bamboo Pine Mirrored Armoire Dresser

R. J. Horner Style Antique Victorian Faux Bamboo Pine Mirrored Armoire Dresser

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian armoire dresser, linen press, or gentleman's chest In the manner of

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1890s American Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

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Brass

Antique Gentleman's Bachelor's Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1760
Antique Gentleman's Bachelor's Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1760

Antique Gentleman's Bachelor's Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1760

Located in Portland, OR

Antique gentleman's 'Bachelor's' Georgian chest of drawers, circa 1760. Made of solid Cuban

Category

Mid-18th Century American George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Gentlemans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique gentlemans chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every antique gentlemans chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique gentlemans chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique gentlemans chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Gentlemans Chest?

Prices for an antique gentlemans chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $817 and can go as high as $25,861, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Antique Gentlemans 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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