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Inlaid Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest on chest has its original hardware that has been highlighted and
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale burl walnut satinwood inlaid feather banded chest on chest with a carved molded
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 42 in D 23 in
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid George III chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above delicately crafted
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Antique 1790s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this chest on frame have incised cockbeading and are inlaid with satinwood, ribbons
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual pair of inlaid dowry or wedding chests. Beautiful inlay of different color glass
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20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
One of the finest quality Antique English Geo. III period inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 78.25 in W 44.5 in D 21 in
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
This is a lovely chest
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the
Category
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
Satinwood Inlaid Music Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood music chest, having raised gallery and musical painted motif. The rectangular top with
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Korean Jang or Bandaji wooden chest on chest having two doors on each section with butterfly gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century International Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional late 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels. Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 54.25 in D 20 in
English Marble Top Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this mahogany chest are crossbanded with satinwood and ebony and inlaid with quarter
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Four-drawer inlaid French chest, the chamfered sides inlaid with birds eye maple and boxwood. The
Category
Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Anglo Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian chest expertly crafted in rosewood featuring floral brass string inlays on the top
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo-Indian chest expertly crafted in rosewood with ten drawers and featuring symbolic floral
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
English Mahogany Concave Inlaid Countertop Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany concave inlaid countertop chest with the drawers inlaid with boxwood, satinwood
Category
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Three-Drawer English Oak Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Three-drawer English oak inlaid chest, inlaid with elaborate conch shells and ribbon drapery on the
Category
Antique 1750s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Oak
19th Century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830.
Early 19th century inlaid
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine English mahogany bow front chest with satinwood crossbanding to the top, with boxwood string
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid
Category
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Inlaid Chest of Drawers, England circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Inlaid Chest of Drawers
England circa 1810
Decorative chest with inlay to the top, sides and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Georgian Style Chest on Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This handsome piece is made of flamed mahogany with inlaid boxwood and dressed with its original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 17th century oak chest of drawers dated 1679, having wonderful string inlaid lines and bands
Category
Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Inlaid Straight Front Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very mellow Italian fruitwood chest with a wooden top over two long drawers with walnut
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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Dome Top Marriage Coffer / Chest, Circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th C Dutch marquetry inlaid marriage coffer \ chest c.1836. It is inlaid in various
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor's Chest, circa 1715
Located in Kinderhook, NY
bachelor's chest, the walnut veneered case having bookmatched quarter-veneered and featherbanded top with a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 29.38 in D 15.75 in
Majestic 17th Century Italian Inlaid Solid Walnut Antique Blanket Chest Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique blanket chest in solid walnut wood, 1650s. The antique blanket chest also
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Antique 1650s Italian Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 24.81 in W 61.42 in D 25.2 in
Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French serpentine fronted burr walnut chest of six drawers Circa 1870 in date
Category
Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Satinwood Inlaid Edwardian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A slim & small proportioned antique Edwardian chest of drawers. This was made in England & dates
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish art deco inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Art Deco inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1930.
Beautifully made Swedish chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
Early 19th Century South German Inlaid Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome early 19th century German inlaid walnut bowfront chest. Featuring a gorgeous finish and a
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Antique Early 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th century art deco inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco chest of drawers, circa 1930.
Dark stained birch outer frame. 3 graduating
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality American Hepplewhite style inlaid mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine form, the
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Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830.
Fine quality swedish commode, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a
Category
Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Inlaid Top Mahogany Wood Silver / Flatware Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th Century Inlaid top mahogany wood Empire style silver chest / flatware. The Silver chest
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest
Located in Central England, GB
Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest
This small collector’s chest of
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century English, Burled Walnut, Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Toronto, CA
A spectacular 18th century, English, five drawer chest with burled walnut and inlaid fruitwood
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Lovely Quality Pair of 19th Century Inlaid Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A lovely quality pair of 19th century walnut inlaid bedside chests. The moulded top raised over
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1800.
Rare Swedish period commode
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Exceptional George III Brass Inlaid Campaign Chest c. 1800
Located in Heathfield, GB
An exceptional and original Georgian campaign chest with brass inlays and original flush brass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Burl Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Four Drawers Chest / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Chest or Small Server, a piece of furniture that embodies elegance, quality, and timeless design. The
Category
Antique 1890s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Freestanding Quality Marquetry Inlaid Kingwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian freestanding quality marquetry inlaid kingwood chest of drawers having a quality
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
H 27.96 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in
Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exceptional quality antique chest of drawers finely hand crafted in Italy in the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century Style Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian style mahogany chest on stand. The top of the chest has an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers
This refined neoclassical chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood
Early 19th Century Gustavian Inlaid Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this profusely inlaid Gustavian period commode circa 1800.
Large
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Elm
English Mahogany Hinged Top Inlaid Mule Chest . Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany hinged top mule chest with carved molded edge, reeded sides, carved scalloped
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest
Located in Essex, MA
serpentine slant lid desk section inlaid with central cherub and birds, opening to a fitted interior, the
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Antique 1740s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Walnut
19th Century Regency Ebony Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible color and size on this 19th century Regency ebony inlaid fiddleback mahogany 3 drawer
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a
Category
Antique 18th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
H 32.29 in W 35.24 in D 21.34 in
18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid wood chest of drawers with secretaire
This chest of drawers with
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
BAKER Stately Homes George II Inlaid Walnut Bombe Commode Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A George II style bombe commode chest by Baker Furniture, from their Stately Homes Collection
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Late 20th Century American George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Chippendale Walnut and Mahogany Inlaid Miniature Chest, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Chippendale walnut and mahogany graduated five-drawer miniature chest of drawers with
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Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.5 in W 23 in D 12.5 in
Late Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency brass-inlaid mahogany Wellington chest attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 54.5 in W 23.3 in D 14.5 in
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top
This refined
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
H 35.04 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
CENTURY FURNITURE Grand Rapids Chippendale Inlaid Walnut Five-Drawer Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A stunning chest of drawers by Century Furniture, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Walnut with
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Standing on splayed feet.
Recently re-finished in our workshop, stunning quality chest of drawers which
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
English Hepplewhite Mahogany Diminutive Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany diminutive chest with three drawers, original oval brasses, cross
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Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 33.75 in D 18.25 in
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Inlaid Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal inlaid chest on chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every inlaid chest on chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer inlaid chest on chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An inlaid chest on chest made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.
How Much is a Inlaid Chest On Chest?
Prices for an inlaid chest on chest start at $1,327 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $7,640.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Inlaid Chest On Chest
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu 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.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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