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Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Houston, TX

Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chest On Chest
Georgian Chest On Chest

Georgian Chest On Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A nice nine drawer Chippendale Georgian Chest on Chest with a dental mold cornice. This piece

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Walnut Chest on Chest
A Walnut Chest on Chest

A Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in London, GB

A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest

Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and impressive Antique Chest-On-Chest with handsome wood and great traditional form. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Item Code: S27-732 Circa: 1780 A fine George III mahogany chest

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Chest On Chest with classic elegant Georgian lines. The upper chest with a carved cornice with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest Item Code: 1268A A handsome antique chest on chest in richly

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a

Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century English, beautiful and good quality Georgian walnut chest on chest tallboy. Of small

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, having a total of seven graduated

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above

Category

Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

George III English Chest on Chest
George III English Chest on Chest

George III English Chest on Chest

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III period chest on chest, English, Circa 1765. A strikingly handsome piece - the upper case

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest
Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest

Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made and beautifully constructed Antique Chest on Chest with fine traditional form and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in High Point, NC

18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet

Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest

18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fantastic quality 18th Century chest on chest or tallboy.  This beautiful and compact piece

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest

Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

George II Walnut Chest On Chest
George II Walnut Chest On Chest

George II Walnut Chest On Chest

Located in Essex, MA

In two parts with molded cornice over three over three drawers. The base with three drawers. Bracket feet. Original handles.

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Oak Chest on Stand
Georgian Style Oak Chest on Stand

Georgian Style Oak Chest on Stand

Located in Astoria, NY

Georgian Style Oak Chest on Stand, the hinged top opening to large storage compartment with smaller

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest Item Code: S27-750A A handsome and well-proportioned George II

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Korean Brass Mounted Elm Chest on Chest
Korean Brass Mounted Elm Chest on Chest

Korean Brass Mounted Elm Chest on Chest

Located in Astoria, NY

Korean Brass Mounted Elm Chest on Chest, with four short drawers above two sets of two doors

Category

20th Century South Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest

George II Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

With molded rectangular cornice over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, the base with three graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Original handles. Overall origin...

Category

Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular cornice with Greek key carving over two short and three long drawers flanked by carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on oge...

Category

Antique 1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest
18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest

18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique 18th Century Danish Chest on Chest with serpentine drawer fronts and cabriolet legs. Upper

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual Swedish Gustavian chest on chest featuring a dentil frieze top border with triple fluted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest
18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest

18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

English chest-on-chest in oak, late 18th century, with molded cornice, fluted corners, and brass

Category

Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest

Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest

By Drexel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Finely crafted as Drexel is known for. The two part chest on chest with a broken bonnet top with

Category

20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest
18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest

18th Century English Oak Chest-on-Chest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English oak chest-on-chest featuring a two-over-three over three-drawer

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Chest On Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Chest On Chest

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Chest On Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional And Rare Design English Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

Antique Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An impressive and very well made antique serpentine chest on chest of drawers. This is in the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1820 English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest sku 1892 Base W104 x D58 x H85 cm Top W106 x

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

$2,400Sale Price|50% Off

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Located in Chicago, IL

A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and

Category

Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest

$15,037Sale Price|20% Off

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1740. A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Asian Carved Wooden Chest on Wheels
Asian Carved Wooden Chest on Wheels

Asian Carved Wooden Chest on Wheels

Located in Marseille, FR

Huge Asian carved wooden chest on wheels with a height of 100 cm for a size of 168 cm by 74 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers

Antique Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive antique walnut chest on chest of drawers. This in the Georgian revival style

Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English George I Style Chest on Chest
English George I Style Chest on Chest

English George I Style Chest on Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

English George I style chest on chest.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture

Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet

Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in New York, NY

The upper part with cavetto frieze over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, set between fluted canted corners; the lower part with a brushing slide set over three gradu...

Category

Antique 1730s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A queen walnut chest on stand with herringbone bandings and a finely engraved lock plate. Good

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Super Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers
Super Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

Super Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good serpentine mahogany chest on chest of eight drawers with brass swan necked handles

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late Georgian 19th century walnut chest on chest
Late Georgian 19th century walnut chest on chest

Late Georgian 19th century walnut chest on chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late Georgian 19th century walnut chest on chest circa 1800. We are pleased to offer this

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

With detachable rectangular cornice with fluting and dentilled carving and gadrooning with canted corners over a conforming case with two over four graduated drawers flanked by flute...

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georgian Style Oyster Veneer Tallboy Chest on Chest
Georgian Style Oyster Veneer Tallboy Chest on Chest

Georgian Style Oyster Veneer Tallboy Chest on Chest

Located in Savannah, GA

A Georgian style yew wood oyster veneer tallboy chest on chest, 20th century composed of new and

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

A Fabulous Edwardian Neat Size Chest on Chest
A Fabulous Edwardian Neat Size Chest on Chest

A Fabulous Edwardian Neat Size Chest on Chest

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous Edwardian well figured flame mahogany chest on chest of neat proportions, finely carved

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Super Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Super Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers

Super Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice Georgian mahogany chest on chest of drawers in supeprb original condition, original

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand
A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Chinoiserie Marriage Chest on Stand This Marriage Chest is a bright and colourful piece

Category

Vintage 1920s Japonisme Blanket Chests

Materials

Lacquer

English Chest on Stand
English Chest on Stand

English Chest on Stand

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful early 18th century English oak chest on stand with a lovely warm colour. 1740. Code

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest

Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest

Located in Lymington, GB

An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest, ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rare Pair of Geo II Chest on Chests
Rare Pair of Geo II Chest on Chests

Rare Pair of Geo II Chest on Chests

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A one off pair of Geo II mahogany chest on chests of compact size, the flat tops with moulded edges

Category

Antique 1750s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Walnut 18th Century Georgian Tallboy Chest On Chest
Walnut 18th Century Georgian Tallboy Chest On Chest

Walnut 18th Century Georgian Tallboy Chest On Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Wonderful Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Chest On Chest, Or Tallboy, Of Attractive

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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Chest On Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chest on chest on chest available at 1stDibs. A chest on chest on chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chest on chest on chest, we have 36166 options in-stock, while there are 1435 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chest on chest on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest on chest on chest made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made chest on chest on chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Jim Rose and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chest On Chest On Chest?

A chest on chest on chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,005, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $774,985.

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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. 

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Questions About Chest On 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
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    The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
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    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 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.

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