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Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
. Chests this large were owned by wealthy people and often displayed in a part of the home accessible to
Category

Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
H 41.75 in W 58.25 in D 33.5 in
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet
Category

Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
Category

Antique 18th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
mushroom and cream lacquer finish. See image 12 for the hex color scans. Each chest has three large and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
H 63 in W 46 in D 21 in
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
three larger drawers. The chest with a scalloped front, solid side panels and a larger stepped out base
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
H 58 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
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 III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 73.25 in W 43.5 in D 21 in
LEXINGTON Banded Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
dividing chests, and bracket feet. Features four smaller over two larger drawers in the upper section and
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large oriental carved camphor wood chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
Category

Antique 1840s Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large carved Oriental Camphor wood chest This carved chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and handsome chosen wood. The Chest is large and has sizable Brass Batwing pulls and Key Escutcheons
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
H 71.75 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in
18th century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare very large size English bow front mahogany antique chest on chest dates from the 1790
Category

Antique 1790s British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Mahogany Armorial Lift Top Chest with Armorial on Bracket Feet
Located in Norton, MA
Large mahogany armorial lift top chest, on bracket feet, early 19th century, height 28 inches, top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Located in Delft, NL
Large Dutch Oak blanket chest, ca 1700 Dutch oak blanket chest from the late 17th Century/early
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
H 34.65 in W 67.72 in D 22.05 in
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian (18th Century) mahogany chest on chest with eight drawers (two small, six large
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Burled Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Annville, PA
This high quality, serpentine front Large Burled Hepplewhite Chest with dovetailed drawers is
Category

2010s Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Burled Hepplewhite Chest
Large Burled Hepplewhite Chest
H 35 in W 37 in D 19 in
Large Teak British Campaign Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome British Campaign teak blanket chest or trunk which could also be used as a coffee table
Category

Mid-20th Century European Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Mid 20th Century Mahogany Asian Influenced Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced chest on chest, unbranded, similar quality to Kindel or Rway. Mahogany with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality and charming mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, having
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Large 16th Century Tuscan Wedding Chest Called "Cassone"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wedding chest in tinted and gilded walnut, the lid animated with a frieze of pearls, the
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Renzo Rutili Mahogany and White Micarta Chest-on-Chest
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture tall two-tiered gentleman's chest. Mahogany cases and drawer
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A great example of a large Pine six board 18th century Chippendale blanket chest. This piece has an
Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest
H 29 in W 50 in D 23 in
Very Large English Campaign Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large 19th Century two part antique campaign chest... original hardware with handles on the sides
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Very Large English Campaign Chest
Very Large English Campaign Chest
H 45.25 in W 49.75 in D 25.75 in
Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawer Aroa large with solid wood structure, in black ash finish. With 8 drawers on easy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in
Impressive Mahogany Baker Historic Collection Triple Chest on Chest Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large mahogany stepped triple chest on chest by Baker Historic Collection having newly
Category

1990s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bount Large Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of Drawers Bount Large with structure in walnut wood in matte finish, with 6 drawers with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Bount Large Chest of Drawers
Bount Large Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 73.23 in D 20.87 in
Fine English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST England, circa 1800 Item # 905KUB29A Crafted of a dark and
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Large French Simple Wooden Trunk/ Blanket Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Large French Simple wooden trunk/ blanket chest A simple wooden rectangular box
Category

20th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany dresser, the rectangular cross-banded top above three short frieze drawers and six further long graduated drawers, on splayed legs. Dimension...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 60 in D 19 in
Important French Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
images. This oak wood chest shows impressive proportions with a solid frame. Large mullions are
Category

Antique 16th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
Large Antique 17th Century Hand Carved Oak Dutch Renaissance Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful warm brown Renaissance chest or coffer that was made in 1669 in the Netherlands as it
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian pine and iron bound sea or silver chest. This the heaviest and best quality
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
chest front, centrally placed, is a large, iron lockplate with four outer, radiating spade finals in
Category

Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century with reddish brown lacquer
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
H 39.25 in W 34.25 in D 17 in
Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Grain Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers, missing inlay on some knobs, beautiful grain
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
H 54.5 in W 47 in D 20 in
Large Marine Chest / Campaign Chest in Camphor Wood from the 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful large 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood from the English navy. With typical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Large Antique Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Antique Italian Renaissance style walnut cassone/ storage coffer, 18th c. This chest features
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Very Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy Chest or Coffee Table This is a very good quality
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large solid oak chest from the 16th century Gothic period Very pretty French, Norman work
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique German Baroque Storage Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition. Hand carved in oak with
Category

Antique 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

 Antique German Baroque Storage Chest
 Antique German Baroque Storage Chest
H 27.96 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in
18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogany Silver Chest on the most amazing and EXCEPTIONAL Carved Stand. Made circa 1745, by an obviously
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th
Category

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

Materials

Oak

19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
Located in New York, NY
Large 19th century pine Colonial blanket chest with iron hardware, interior candle box and
Category

Antique 1860s American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
H 26 in W 44 in D 22 in
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century birch chest of drawers This lovely large chest is has 2 short drawers over
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Large Campaign Chest In Camphor Wood From The 19th Century With Tray
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large 19th century campaign chest in camphor wood with tray in camphor wood Chest of the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large 17th Century Figural Carved Griffin Gothic Coffer or Blanket Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Gothic coffer / bench, believed to date back to the 1600s. Item features ornate, hand-carved
Category

Antique 17th Century European Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique American solid pine blanket chest, c. mid 19th century. The chest features two faux
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood
Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
H 18.9 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in
Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
Located in Albignasego, IT
serves to keep the large top of the chest open. Inverted pyramid legs. Beautiful wrought iron hinges
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
H 24.81 in W 50.79 in D 25.6 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
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Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
H 68.9 in W 51.97 in D 28.75 in
Antique Coffer, Large, English Oak Chest, Early 18th Century Trunk, circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coffer, a large English oak chest or early 18th century trunk dating to circa
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Rare Gothic Chest of Flamboyant Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
: Length : Depth : Oakwood Good condition Original lock This large chest stands on a base
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Rare Gothic Chest of Flamboyant Style
Rare Gothic Chest of Flamboyant Style
H 37.8 in W 72.84 in D 28.75 in
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
Located in IT
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance wood chest. This important noble chest of the Tuscan
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Nutwood

XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
H 25.6 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in
Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A fine and exuberantly carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid
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Antique 19th Century European George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
hardware in a warm buttery maple wood. Two smaller drawers over three larger drawers with the chest resting
Category

20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

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Large Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large chest on chest for your home. A large chest on chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a large chest on chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A large chest on chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Baker Furniture Company, Helen Hobey and Young Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful large chest on chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Chest On Chest?

Prices for a large chest on chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $825 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,782.
Questions About Large Chest On Chest
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
    Bombay 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    A 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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