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A Large English Pitch Pine Plan Chest or Map Chest With Brass Cup Handles
A Large English Pitch Pine Plan Chest or Map Chest With Brass Cup Handles

A Large English Pitch Pine Plan Chest or Map Chest With Brass Cup Handles

Located in Faversham, GB

A wonderful and unusually large vintage pine plan chest from an architectural firm based in Devon. The chest is comprised of six smooth running drawers with original brass cup handl...

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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Antique Pine, Iron and Brass Map or Utility Chest
Antique Pine, Iron and Brass Map or Utility Chest

Antique Pine, Iron and Brass Map or Utility Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

Eraly American pine, iron and brass map or utility chest with leather handles. Nice and rich patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique oak drawing cabinet / map cabinet / architect's cabinet
Antique oak drawing cabinet / map cabinet / architect's cabinet

Antique oak drawing cabinet / map cabinet / architect's cabinet

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Antique oak drawing cabinet / map cabinet / architect's cabinet. Entirely in perfect condition. Cabinet consists of 2 parts. Origin: England Period: Approx. 1930 Dimensions: W. 95cm...

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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Filing Cabinet
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Filing Cabinet

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Filing Cabinet

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Striking 19th-Century Mahogany Campaign Filing or Drawing Cabinet, English circa 1890 This exceptionally well presented late Victorian mahogany campaign cabinet, dating from aroun...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Pr. Map Chests by Gillows
Pr. Map Chests by Gillows

Pr. Map Chests by Gillows

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H 38 in W 51 in D 21.5 in

Pr. Map Chests by Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Toronto, ON

Pr. of matching map chests by the firm Gillows in satinwood and mahogany.

Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Mahogany and Pine Five Drawer Map Plan Chest of Drawers Dresser
Mahogany and Pine Five Drawer Map Plan Chest of Drawers Dresser

Mahogany and Pine Five Drawer Map Plan Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Atlanta, GA

There are no dividers included. This map chest features a mahogany top and drawer fronts.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Cabin or Map Table
Cabin or Map Table

Cabin or Map Table

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H 30.5 in W 19 in D 39 in

Cabin or Map Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This Georgian, mahogany Cabin or Map Table is unlike any other we have seen before.

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

Materials

Mahogany

Old Map Chest
Old Map Chest

Old Map Chest

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H 33.47 in W 45.67 in D 30.71 in

Old Map Chest

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Old oak chest of drawers especially for maps and/o drawings.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Maps

Materials

Oak

Old Map Chest
Old Map Chest

Old Map Chest

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H 33.47 in W 45.67 in D 30.71 in

Old Map Chest

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Old oak chest of drawers especially for maps and/o drawings.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Maps

Materials

Oak

Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet
Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet

Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet

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H 35 in W 49.5 in D 38 in

Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet

Located in Baltimore, MD

A fine example of a late 19th century two door map chest featuring six full-length and depth drawers and eight full-depth drawers for rolled pieces, all with hand-cut dovetails front...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Cabinets

Oak Map Chest
Oak Map Chest

Oak Map Chest

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H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 37.01 in

Oak Map Chest

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Large oak map cabinet / architect's cabinet usable for maps, prints, drawings, etc. The cabinet consists of 2 parts. Entirely in perfect condition. Origin: England Period: A...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Old Map Chest
Old Map Chest

Old Map Chest

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H 24.41 in W 45.28 in D 34.65 in

Old Map Chest

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Old architect cabinet in beautiful light oak color. Entirely in perfect condition. Case consists of 2 parts as is usual with card cases. Origin: England. Period: Approx. 1950 Size...

Category

Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet
Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet

Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet

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H 55.5 in W 47 in D 32 in

Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A fantastic oak and maple map chest. Tag says made by maintenance Dept, Dept of Education.

Category

Early 20th Century American Apothecary Cabinets

Old English map chest
Old English map chest

Old English map chest

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H 33.86 in W 45.28 in D 31.5 in

Old English map chest

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful old map cabinet in original and good condition. Ready for daily use. It has a wonderful, weathered appearance. As is typical of this type, it consists of two parts. Ideal ...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Late 19th Century French Industrial Style Mulit Drawer Map or Document Chest
Late 19th Century French Industrial Style Mulit Drawer Map or Document Chest

Late 19th Century French Industrial Style Mulit Drawer Map or Document Chest

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Tall French oak ‘industrial’ style multi-drawer document or map chest with thirty four shallow drawers, each with its original cast metal handle.   

Category

Antique Early 1900s Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mahogany and Teak Campaign Cabin Map Table/Chest, English, circa 1800
Mahogany and Teak Campaign Cabin Map Table/Chest, English, circa 1800

Mahogany and Teak Campaign Cabin Map Table/Chest, English, circa 1800

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Mahogany and teak campaign cabin map table/chest. English, early 19th century. The 3 slightly graduated dovetailed drawers have skeletal campaign handles and decorative escutcheons.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5-Drawer Map Cabinet C1910
Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5-Drawer Map Cabinet C1910

Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5-Drawer Map Cabinet C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5 Drawer Map Cabinet With Brass Hardware C1920 Measures - 40 5/8" x 60 1/8" x 36"

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top
Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top

Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts walnut architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet with drafting table top USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 45"W x 34"D x 31.75...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire
Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire

Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire

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H 35 in W 125.5 in L 35 in

Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire

Located in New Orleans, LA

Each corner is accented by columns with exquisitely carved and gilt moldings and capitals, all in exceptional condition. Unlike most map chests whose doors often impede the inter...

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Desks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut, Wood

George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest
George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest

George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

An English George VI period stacking map cabinet / architect's flat file. Two (2) section cabinet with four (4) drawers each. Solid quarter sawn oak drawer fronts with dove-tail cons...

Category

20th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Large 15 Drawer Staking Map Posters Chest Drawing File Walnut Cabinet
Antique Large 15 Drawer Staking Map Posters Chest Drawing File Walnut Cabinet

Antique Large 15 Drawer Staking Map Posters Chest Drawing File Walnut Cabinet

Located in San Diego, CA

Versatile antique 15 drawer file cabinet posters documents etc, circa 1970's walnut finish large with patinated brass handles a worn patinated finish perfect for an artists studio.

Category

20th Century American Mission Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Small Vintage Style Luggage Trunk Chest Wrought Iron Base Map Detailing Must See
Small Vintage Style Luggage Trunk Chest Wrought Iron Base Map Detailing Must See

Small Vintage Style Luggage Trunk Chest Wrought Iron Base Map Detailing Must See

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely little luggage trunk chest with leather straps, wrought iron base and map detailing A sweet piece of furniture, the top opens up and...

Category

20th Century English Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest

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H 36 in W 49.5 in D 36 in

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century mahogany Campaign map chest. This was built in two parts with square and fitted brass pulls with eight folio drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top
Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top

Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top

Located in Peabody, MA

An antique British map chest coffee table in solid mahogany with leather top, circa late 19th-early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920
Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920

Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Country Store 36-Drawer Paneled Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920 Measures - 53.75"h x 51"w x...

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Three Drawer Commode with Bronze 'Fist' Drawer Pulls
19th Century Three Drawer Commode with Bronze 'Fist' Drawer Pulls

19th Century Three Drawer Commode with Bronze 'Fist' Drawer Pulls

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Opening with two deep and wide drawers below a shallower one, its proportions make it an ideal piece for storage of important paperwork or maps. This handsome chest rests on four gen...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

map chest
map chest

map chest

Located in Miami, FL

Map chest with leather top that is adjustable

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Map Chest

Antique Map Chest

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H 41 in W 41 in D 22 in

Antique Map Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Map Chest

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak Map Chest
Vintage Oak Map Chest

Vintage Oak Map Chest

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H 37 in W 40.5 in D 22 in

Vintage Oak Map Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Handsome pale oak map chest with bin pull handles

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

British Colonial Map Chest
British Colonial Map Chest

British Colonial Map Chest

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H 54 in W 40 in D 23.5 in

British Colonial Map Chest

Located in Richmond, CA

British colonial map chest made of solid teak with brass corner braces and brass finger pulls.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rustic Vintage English Map Chest
Rustic Vintage English Map Chest

Rustic Vintage English Map Chest

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H 40 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

Rustic Vintage English Map Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

a vintage map chest in pine with a nice rustic patina

Category

Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

British Colonial Teak Map Chest
British Colonial Teak Map Chest

British Colonial Teak Map Chest

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H 54 in W 40 in D 23.5 in

British Colonial Teak Map Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

British colonial map chest made of solid teak with brass corner braces and brass finger pulls.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Map Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic map chest available at 1stDibs. A map chest — often made from wood, oak and mahogany — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the map chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A map chest made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Map Chest?

The average selling price for a map chest at 1stDibs is $2,895, while they’re typically $708 on the low end and $17,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

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