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Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
English Mahogany Two over Three Drawer Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany two over three drawer campaign chest in two sections, with inset military style
Category

Antique 1870s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Three over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale mahogany three over three drawer chest, With beautiful color and good
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest. The top having an arrangement of
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
H 71 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Two Over Three Construction
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large chest of drawers in rich mahogany, with very deep drawers and stylish glossy knobs. The
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 76.88 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century mahogany bachelor's chest having molded top over four graduated drawers, the
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 22 in
Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular hinged top with molded edge over a conforming case with deep well over a long drawer. The base with two drawers over a central carved scallop shell , raised on cab...
Category

Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
H 43.75 in W 54 in D 26 in
Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

LEXINGTON Banded Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers by Lexington Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted as Drexel is known for. The two part chest on chest with a broken bonnet top with
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20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Beautiful high grade pattern and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Two Over Four Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest of drawers by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Irish Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Irish mahogany blanket chest supported over heavily carved acanthus stand with two
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Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the top with two short drawers over three long, and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George III Mahogany Chest, the top has a beautiful faded color and patina with canted front corners
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest
George III Mahogany Chest
H 32.75 in W 38.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English mahogany chest of drawers with a shaped top and lovely graining, following
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chest
19th Century Mahogany Chest
H 46.25 in W 46 in D 22.13 in
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
handles and side carrying handles. Turned feet. This was possibly converted from a regular chest to a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
H 39 in W 39.75 in D 18.5 in
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest, upper section with “wall of Troy” dentil
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George III mahogany chest of drawers, this chest has a nicely figured top surrounded by a two piece
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest
George III Mahogany Chest
H 45.25 in W 49.5 in D 21.5 in
Maitland Smith Diminutive Two Part Mahogany Chest on Chest or Jewelry Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderfully carved mahogany two part diminutive chest on chest or jewelry / valuables chest by
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular cornice with Greek key carving over two short and three long drawers flanked by carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on oge...
Category

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

Materials

Other

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 52.5 in D 23.25 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers, of small proportions, the chest has
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in
Two-over-two Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Original Feet and Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront mahogany bureau from England. Note the dramatic veneer around the tea-caddy top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
George III mahogany chest on chest with the upper section having a dentil cornice and two short
Category

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

Materials

Other

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 72.84 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, the top having five graduated
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest  circa 1830. Fine quality chest on chest
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Fine Vintage Mahogany Chest-OnChest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large 1940’s Mahogany Chest with three small top drawers over six large drawers. The Chest has
Category

20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Fine Vintage Mahogany Chest-OnChest
Fine Vintage Mahogany Chest-OnChest
H 6.25 in W 38 in D 21 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Two over Three Drawers, Circa 1820
Located in Savannah, GA
George III mahogany chest of drawers circa 1820, molded-edge top, two over three drawers, bracket
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with hinged top over with four dovetailed drawers, set on
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Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 36 in W 29.75 in D 14.25 in
English Chippendale Two over Four Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale two over four chest , the top is veneered in two pieces with mahogany over pine
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Two over Four Tall Chest
English Chippendale Two over Four Tall Chest
H 50.5 in W 43.75 in D 22.75 in
English Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest has two drawers over four drawer graduated drawers, fluted chamfered
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
English Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
H 44 in W 48.38 in D 21.13 in
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Fine Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Wellington Type Pedestal Chest Having Well Figured
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century Chippendale Period Georgian mahogany chest of relative small
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 34 in D 20 in
English 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a lovely English 18th century mahogany chest with a bow front. It has a wonderful patina
Category

Antique 18th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English 18th Century Mahogany Chest
English 18th Century Mahogany Chest
H 36.25 in W 44.25 in D 24.5 in
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany five drawer chest, the top with beautiful figured grain and cross banded along the
Category

Antique 1820s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest
H 35 in W 45.25 in D 20 in
19th Century English Mahogany Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Superb quality 19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a lovely grained top and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Chest
19th Century English Mahogany Chest
H 48.63 in W 46.88 in D 20.63 in
Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Rare Small
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
H 33 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive George II Period Mahogany Chest, Of Diminutive Proportions, Having Superbly
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
H 32.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II mahogany bachelors chest, 18th century. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top, the
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
H 32 in W 37.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century mahogany Wellington chest attributed to Gillows, a lovely rich mahogany color with six
Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Mid 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Wellington Chest Of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
19th Century Mahogany Wellington Chest
H 48.5 in W 28.25 in D 19 in
George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine George III , figured mahogany chest on chest dating to the 1760s , In excellent antique
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With detachable rectangular cornice with fluting and dentilled carving and gadrooning with canted corners over a conforming case with two over four graduated drawers flanked by flute...
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 80 in W 49 in D 24.13 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

British Military Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form in two sections. The top with brass corners and two over one long drawer. The lower case with two drawers. Toupie feet. Recessed flush brass handles.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine top over four graduated drawers flanked by reeded columns. Brass ring handles on drawers , raised on circular turned tapered legs.
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 39.5 in W 46.13 in D 21.88 in
Georgian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1800 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Drawers. Standing on nicely shaped bracket feet. Circa 1800 The
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Kettering, GB
An 18th century mahogany chest of drawers, on later bun feet. Comprising two short drawers over
Category

Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
H 40.5 in W 40.25 in D 21 in
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
British Military Officers Mahogany 2 part Campaign Chest with brass mounting. These chests were
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century North Country Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 18th century Georgian mahogany north Country chest having well figured top over
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured
Category

Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
H 41.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.75 in
Plum Pudding Mahogany Chest, C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1950 mahogany chest of drawers from England. The case is veneered in plum pudding mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Plum Pudding Mahogany Chest, C. 1950
Plum Pudding Mahogany Chest, C. 1950
H 28.88 in W 35.75 in D 16.88 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A high quality 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard with panelled sides, standing over
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Mahogany Chest Over Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mahogany chest over chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of mahogany, wood and brass, every mahogany chest over chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mahogany chest over chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mahogany chest over chest, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Mahogany Chest Over Chest?

Prices for a mahogany chest over chest start at $2,250 and top out at $5,610 with the average selling for $3,295.

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 Mahogany Chest Over Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.

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