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Antique Teak Wood Rice Storage Chest from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Antique Teak Wood Rice Storage Chest from Java, Indonesia c. 1900

Antique Teak Wood Rice Storage Chest from Java, Indonesia c. 1900

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This antique Javanese rice storage chest is beautifully crafted from solid teak, showcasing the

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Madurese Treasure Chest with Hand-Carved Floral Décor
Early 20th Century Madurese Treasure Chest with Hand-Carved Floral Décor

Early 20th Century Madurese Treasure Chest with Hand-Carved Floral Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indonesian floral hand-carved wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with

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Early 20th Century Javanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest
Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest

Antique Indonesian Madurese Javanese Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Carved Wood Chest

Located in Forney, TX

in the early 20th century, likely the island of Madura or Java, this distinctive chest features a

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

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Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware
Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware

Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

rich, bearing signs of use consistent with its age and original function as a secure storage chest. The

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Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor
Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor

Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indonesian floral carved wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with red and

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Dutch Indonesian Colonial Blanket Chest Trunk
18th Century Dutch Indonesian Colonial Blanket Chest Trunk

18th Century Dutch Indonesian Colonial Blanket Chest Trunk

Located in New York, NY

Fine Java Indonesian Dutch colonial Blanket chest or trunk ca 1750-80. Teak, retains its original

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century Teak Chest on Wheels from Java. Original Color and Hardware.
Mid-20th Century Teak Chest on Wheels from Java. Original Color and Hardware.

Mid-20th Century Teak Chest on Wheels from Java. Original Color and Hardware.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century teak chest on wheels from Java. Original color and hardware. Measures: 56" wide x

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak, Paint

Pair of 3-Drawer Java Tone Bachelor Chests by Henredon
Pair of 3-Drawer Java Tone Bachelor Chests by Henredon

Pair of 3-Drawer Java Tone Bachelor Chests by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Toledo, OH

Great pair of bachelor chests by Henredon. They are in a java tone finish with Brass fittings and

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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Commode, Java Indonesia
Late 19th Century Commode, Java Indonesia

Late 19th Century Commode, Java Indonesia

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H 41.74 in W 50.79 in D 21.66 in

Late 19th Century Commode, Java Indonesia

Located in Esbeek, NL

Very special commode with 5 drawers. The handles depicted animal heads, (monkey) Highly refined carving in hardwood in good condition and quality. The commode consists of 2 parts...

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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A  west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.
A  west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.

A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.

Located in New York, NY

A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.

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20th Century Javanese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay
Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

Indonesian Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometric Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

island of Madura off of the northeastern coast of Java, this exquisite blanket chest attracts our

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl
Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl

Antique Madura Blanket Chest with Red Geometric Decor and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique 19th century Indonesian blanket chest from Madura, with red and brown accents and mother

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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century
Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century

Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century

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H 30.5 in W 58 in D 24.5 in

Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

From Central Java, this dark teak chest has mortise and tenon joinery, an undulating skirt, heavy

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Antique Mid-19th Century Javanese Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Javanese 19th Century Teak Carved Trunk with Green and Red Painted Accents
Javanese 19th Century Teak Carved Trunk with Green and Red Painted Accents

Javanese 19th Century Teak Carved Trunk with Green and Red Painted Accents

Located in Yonkers, NY

painted accents, shield-shaped escutcheon and dovetail construction. Created on the island of Java in the

Category

Antique 19th Century Javanese Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage teak storage chest from Java, mid-20th century. Measures: 24.5" W x 13" D x 11.5" H. This

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage teak storage chest from Java, mid-20th century. 23.5 x 14 x 10.5 inches. This old teak

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage teak storage chest from Java, mid-20th century. This beautifully patinated old teak wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java Mid-20th Century
Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java Mid-20th Century

Vintage Teak Storage Chest from Java Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage teak storage chest from Java, mid-20th century. This beautifully patinated old teak wood

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Country Blanket Chests

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Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Carved Design from Java, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Carved Design from Java, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Carved Design from Java, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage teak storage chest with carved design from Java, mid-20th century. This old teak wood

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Country Blanket Chests

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Teak

Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Heavily Grained Top, Java Mid-20th Century
Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Heavily Grained Top, Java Mid-20th Century

Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Heavily Grained Top, Java Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage teak storage chest with heavily grained top. Java mid-20th century. This rust teak chest

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Original Color from Java, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Original Color from Java, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Teak Storage Chest with Original Color from Java, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage teak storage chest with original color from Java, mid-20th century. This beautifully

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Mid-20th Century Javanese Country Blanket Chests

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Teak, Paint

Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Wooden Blanket Chest from Madura with Geometrical Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

island of Madura off of the northeastern coast of Java, this charming blanket chest features a

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Antique Wood Trunk with Brass Studded Decoration and Side Handles
Antique Wood Trunk with Brass Studded Decoration and Side Handles

Antique Wood Trunk with Brass Studded Decoration and Side Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

This large antique trunk is distinguished by its bold metal appliqué, presenting a striking blend of practical craftsmanship and ornamental appeal. Constructed of hardwood and reinfo...

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Java Mahogany Contemporary 3-Drawer by Barbara Barry
Java Mahogany Contemporary 3-Drawer by Barbara Barry

Java Mahogany Contemporary 3-Drawer by Barbara Barry

Located in Stamford, CT

Java Mahogany Contemporary 3-Drawer Chest by Barbara Barry for Baker

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Java Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Java chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Java chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Java chest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Java chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Java chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henredon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Java Chest?

A Java chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $500, while the lowest priced sells for $340 and the highest can go for as much as $9,043.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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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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