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19th Century Faux Grain Painted Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Faux Grain Painted Chest, second half 19th Century, a diminutive six board chest with
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, fisher gentleman’s outfitter shop display This
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Paint

English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, the two over three drawers with original wood knobs, the artist using
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1860s English Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique English Grain Painted Chest
English Grain Painted Chest
H 39.25 in W 38.75 in D 17.75 in
Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th Century Georgian painted chest of drawers with later painted bamboo decoration. Crafted
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
H 39.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very
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19th Century German Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Painted Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good mid 19th century English painted chest of drawers having scalloped backspash and scrolled
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19th Century Country Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century English Painted Chest
19th Century English Painted Chest
H 41.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare George III period grain painted chest of drawers, the top with molded edge over four graduated
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1780s British Country Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare George III period grain painted chest of drawers, the top with molded edge over four graduated
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Beech

19th Century Hand Painted Chest or Floor Trunk
Located in Praha, CZ
Wooden hand painted chest with folk pattern. Saved from an old mill in the former Czechoslovakia.
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Chest or Floor Trunk
19th Century Hand Painted Chest or Floor Trunk
H 25.2 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique red painted chest from 1830 exudes authenticity and charm. The patinated surface and
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1830s Danish Other Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
H 18.71 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Antique Italian Painted Chest with nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled
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Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from the late 1700’s with its original paint finish. The top
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Chest
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Chest
H 36.25 in W 40.5 in D 21.25 in
Northern pine mid 19th century Swedish painted chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Northern pine mid 19th century Swedish painted chest circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century French Painted Chest 069
Located in Nashville, TN
This amazing 19th century French painted chest came right out of the south of France. It is so
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19th Century Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode. Stunning 18th century Italian painted commode or
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
18th Century Italian Painted Chest Or Commode
H 34.5 in W 46.75 in D 22.75 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted chests. Circa 1870. Adds
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1870s Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 17.25 in
Small Chinese Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Small Chinese painted chest, the top is bread boarded around the perimeter and is attached with
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1890s Chinese Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Iron

Small Chinese Painted Chest
Small Chinese Painted Chest
H 13.25 in W 21 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Italian neo-classical style painted chest of drawers. A nice decorative
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Early Painted Chest Of Drawers From Sweden, Circa 1850
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Painted Chest Of Drawers From Sweden, Circa 1850. Large model with three drawers and
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1850s European Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

18th century Italian painted chest
Located in Seaford, GB
18th-Century Italian Painted Commode Chest of Drawers This 18th-century Italian painted commode
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Brass

18th century Italian painted chest
18th century Italian painted chest
H 39.77 in W 57.88 in D 24.81 in
Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style later painted chest of drawers, early 19th century. The case is early 19th
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Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests

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Brass

Continental Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style painted chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular faux
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted chests. Very fine quality
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19th Century French Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival swedish chest of
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1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers is a charming piece of furniture that exudes
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. painted chest. The two
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18th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Bronze

English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted two over three drawer chest, with gallery surrounding the top, drawers with
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1860s English Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Brass

English Grain Painted Chest
English Grain Painted Chest
H 39.25 in W 35 in D 20 in
French Carved Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Carved and painted narrow chest of drawers. Circa 1880. A fine addition to any
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19th Century Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

French Carved Painted Chest
French Carved Painted Chest
H 32 in W 19 in D 15 in
Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, England
Five drawer chest in repainted finish. Circa 1900. H 81cm x W 50cm x D 56cm
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Early 1900s British Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Painted Chest of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swat Valley Hand Painted Chest
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Wonderful hand painted swat valley chest. The colors are great on this piece. There is a sliding
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Early 1900s Pakistani Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Swat Valley Hand Painted Chest
Swat Valley Hand Painted Chest
H 34.5 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Lovelly Painted Chest Of 4 Drawers French Provincial Style
Located in Crawley, GB
Lovelly Painted Chest Of 4 Drawers French Style , the beautiful white ash whith gold makes this
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Late 19th Century British French Provincial Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Brass

Painted Chest from Belgium Army
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century original painted wood storage chest from the Belgium Army. With iron joints and
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Early 1900s Belgian Edwardian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Painted Chest from Belgium Army
Painted Chest from Belgium Army
H 19.5 in W 32 in D 27.5 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780
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18th Century English George III Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful 19th century English painted pine chest of nine drawers. 1840. Code: 8524 Dimensions: W
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Chests

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Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 50 in D 25 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted oak chest of drawers with later paint. 1820. Reference: 8422
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19th Century English George III Antique Painted Chests

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Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 38 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted pine bowfronted chest of drawers. 1830. Dimensions 44
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19th Century English William IV Antique Painted Chests

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Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 40.5 in W 44 in D 20 in
19th Century English Painted Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
furniture paint and waxed finish, adding a bold twist to this popular classic. This chest is great for a
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1880s English Antique Painted Chests

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Hardwood

19th Century English Painted Chest
19th Century English Painted Chest
H 41 in W 43 in D 17 in
Italian Rococo Floral & Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Italian Rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers with faux marble top - hand painted in
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Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Softwood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Birch

American Hepplewhite Grain Painted Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Country Hepplewhite four drawer chest in original red paint of New England origin dating from 1800
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Early 19th Century Unknown American Colonial Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Grain Painted Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th Century New England grain painted pine blanket chest with original whimsical
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Painted Chests

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Poplar, Pine, Paint

Original Painted Chest Of Drawers Made In Greenish Color From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
Original painted chest of drawers from the Louis Seize period, from Copenhagen, approx. The 1790s
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1790s Danish Other Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Small Gustavian Grey Painted Chest Of Drawers With Original Paint From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
The small Gustavian grey-painted chest of drawers, retaining its original paint from the 1840s, is
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1840s Danish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Original painted country chest dated 1837. The chest also has painted initials KND where the D
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
H 18.51 in W 35.44 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Paint

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
H 42.25 in W 43.25 in D 21 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted chest circa 1860 with five drawers, discreetly marbleized top
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

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
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19th Century Antique Painted Chests

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
Italian Louis XVI style painted chest
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Delightful painted Italian chest in the Louis XVI Style. very early 19th c. Highly decorative
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests

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Hardwood, Paint

Italian Louis XVI style painted chest
Italian Louis XVI style painted chest
H 37.5 in W 45 in D 21.7 in
18th Century Country French Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French country commode, having a pale blue and ivory painted finish, its rectangular molded
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18th Century French Country Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian painted 2 over 3 chest of drawers. Circa 1860 This chest of drawers features original
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1860s Victorian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Swedish 1855s Black Painted Chest with Central Door and Seven Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Swedish black painted chest of drawers from the mid 19th century, with seven drawers
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

19th C Original Paint Decorated Tall Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Original paint decorated design and wonderful undisturbed surface.This tall blanket chest is
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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Georgian Bow Front Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good green painted Georgian bow fronted four drawer chest, oval plate handles, crossbanded and
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18th Century European George III Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Gold Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1790
Located in Lewes, England
) Gustavian White Grey painted chest of drawers commode with classic rococo style feet and drawer front detail
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Pine

Georgian Bow Front Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good green painted Georgian bow fronted four drawer chest, oval plate handles, crossbanded and
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18th Century English George III Antique Painted Chests

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Mahogany

19th century French 4 drawer painted chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Imported from France, this beautiful 19th century painted four drawer chest is the perfect
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th century Painted Chest Of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century Swedish three drawer chest with carved dentil moldings, canted corners
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

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Bronze

Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
adorned with subtle volute motifs, adding a touch of classical elegance. The gray-and-white paint finish
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Mid-19th Century German Louis Philippe Antique Painted Chests

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Spruce

Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid-19th Century
Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid-19th Century
H 35.63 in W 43.12 in D 21.26 in
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Antique Painted Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique painted chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, all antique painted chests available were constructed with great care. Antique painted chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique painted chests made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique painted chests over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Lew Hudnall and André Mare are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Painted Chests?

Prices for antique painted chests start at $225 and top out at $501,500 with the average selling for $4,409.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Painted Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

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

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

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