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Oak and Mahogany Crossed Banded Lancashire Mule Chest
Oak and Mahogany Crossed Banded Lancashire Mule Chest

Oak and Mahogany Crossed Banded Lancashire Mule Chest

Sold|$3,129

Oak and Mahogany Crossed Banded Lancashire Mule Chest

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak and mahogany crossed-banded mule chest. The large rectangular hinged top. To the freeze fitted

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19th Century British Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century Oak Mule Chest of Small Proportions
Late 18th Century Oak Mule Chest of Small Proportions

Late 18th Century Oak Mule Chest of Small Proportions

Sold|$1,877

Late 18th Century Oak Mule Chest of Small Proportions

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Here we have a late Georgian oak mule chest of small proportions, circa 1790. Top lid opens for

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

English Oak Mule Chest with Pilaster Corners, Early 19th Century
English Oak Mule Chest with Pilaster Corners, Early 19th Century

English Oak Mule Chest with Pilaster Corners, Early 19th Century

Sold|$4,275

English Oak Mule Chest with Pilaster Corners, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century English oak mule chest with pilaster corners, brass mounts and pulls, eight

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Early 19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century George III English Oak Mules Chest
Early 19th Century George III English Oak Mules Chest

Early 19th Century George III English Oak Mules Chest

Sold|$6,500

Early 19th Century George III English Oak Mules Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A George III English oak mules chest with pilaster column detail, 8 cross-banded drawers & ogee

Category

19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Pine Mule Chest in Original Finish
Large 19th Century Pine Mule Chest in Original Finish

Large 19th Century Pine Mule Chest in Original Finish

Sold|$2,635

Large 19th Century Pine Mule Chest in Original Finish

Located in Batley, GB

A wonderfully aged 19th century mule chest with a top compartment above two lower drawers with the

Category

Mid-19th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

19th Century Millar & Beatty Irish Mule Chest
19th Century Millar & Beatty Irish Mule Chest

19th Century Millar & Beatty Irish Mule Chest

Sold|$2,016

19th Century Millar & Beatty Irish Mule Chest

Located in Southampton, GB

19th Century Irish Mule Chest, made by Milllar & Beatty. 2 working drawers, the top 4 are dummy

Category

19th Century Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest Coffer
Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest Coffer

Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest Coffer

Sold|$5,075

Late 17th Century Welsh Oak Mule Chest Coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality welsh oak mule chest, circa 1690. Stunning color and patina to this piece and apart

Category

Late 17th Century Welsh Rustic Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Mule Chest Bench Coffer Trunk Table Pegged
19th Century French Carved Oak Mule Chest Bench Coffer Trunk Table Pegged

19th Century French Carved Oak Mule Chest Bench Coffer Trunk Table Pegged

Sold|$2,055

19th Century French Carved Oak Mule Chest Bench Coffer Trunk Table Pegged

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, a gorgeous antique carved oak French mule chest! ~Very heavy, solid oak

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest 19th Century
Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest 19th Century

Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest 19th Century

Sold|$1,383

Georgian Oak Coffer or Mule Chest 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

19th century Georgian oak coffer or mule chest. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of

Category

19th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Pine Mule Chest Victorian Trunk, English, circa 1900
Antique Pine Mule Chest Victorian Trunk, English, circa 1900

Antique Pine Mule Chest Victorian Trunk, English, circa 1900

Sold|$1,800

Antique Pine Mule Chest Victorian Trunk, English, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pine mule chest, a Victorian trunk, English dating, circa 1900. Desirable

Category

19th Century English Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique Mule Chest, English, Oak, Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800
Antique Mule Chest, English, Oak, Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

Antique Mule Chest, English, Oak, Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

Sold|$2,774

Antique Mule Chest, English, Oak, Trunk, Georgian, Circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique mule chest, an English, oak trunk dating to the late Georgian period circa 1800

Category

18th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique George II Style Oak Mule Chest
Antique George II Style Oak Mule Chest

Antique George II Style Oak Mule Chest

Sold|$1,800

Antique George II Style Oak Mule Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique George II style oak mule chest, 19th century. With a rectangular over hanging hinged top

Category

19th Century Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Converted Mule Chest
19th Century English Converted Mule Chest

19th Century English Converted Mule Chest

Sold|$2,800

19th Century English Converted Mule Chest

Located in Hixson, TN

19th century English oak and inlaid mule chest which has been converted to a fixed top and two

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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Mule Chest Antique

Late 18th Century American Mule Chest, circa 1780
Late 18th Century American Mule Chest, circa 1780

Late 18th Century American Mule Chest, circa 1780

Sold|$1,895

Late 18th Century American Mule Chest, circa 1780

Located in Bridgeport, CT

American mule chest, planked construction, marquetry front, two pull-out drawers with bracket feet

Category

1780s American American Craftsman Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Mule Chest with Barber Pole Inlay c. 1677
Antique English Oak Mule Chest with Barber Pole Inlay c. 1677

Antique English Oak Mule Chest with Barber Pole Inlay c. 1677

Sold|$2,695

Antique English Oak Mule Chest with Barber Pole Inlay c. 1677

Located in Westfield, MA

This Antique English Oak Mule Chest, dating to 1677, is a remarkable example of 17th-century

Category

1670s English Charles II Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay
18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay

18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay

Sold|$3,950

18th Century Georgian English Oak Coffer Mule Chest with a Compass Star Inlay

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lancashire Mule Chest or Blanket Chest. Beautiful cross banded design and paneled front. Crossbanding is a

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Style Oak Mule Chest
Antique George III Style Oak Mule Chest

Antique George III Style Oak Mule Chest

Sold|$3,500

Antique George III Style Oak Mule Chest

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique George III style oak mule chest, 19th century. With a 2.75" tall back splash, a quarter

Category

Late 19th Century English George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Large 18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest, George III Dresser
Large 18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest, George III Dresser

Large 18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest, George III Dresser

Sold|$5,075

Large 18th Century Lancashire Oak Mule Chest, George III Dresser

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is an exceptionally fine quality piece, this is an 18th century George III large oak mule

Category

18th Century English William and Mary Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest
18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest

18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest

Sold|$2,650

18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest

Located in Forney, TX

- mule chest with beautifully aged warm rich patina, circa 1780 Hand-crafted in the New England region

Category

18th Century American Chippendale Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Multiple Drawer Mule Chest
English Georgian Multiple Drawer Mule Chest

English Georgian Multiple Drawer Mule Chest

Sold|$3,300

English Georgian Multiple Drawer Mule Chest

Located in Nashville, TN

George III, Very nicely grained with a satin like wave throughout. Four (4) working drawers, the top level with faux drawers fronts concealing a storage well reached by the lift top....

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Wood

A Late 17th Century Oak Mule Chest
A Late 17th Century Oak Mule Chest

A Late 17th Century Oak Mule Chest

Sold|$1,390

A Late 17th Century Oak Mule Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A late 17th century oak coffer with two drawers and three fielded panels, good patina Circa 1695

Category

Late 17th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Banded Mule Chest
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Banded Mule Chest

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Banded Mule Chest

Sold|$8,950

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Banded Mule Chest

Located in Nashville, TN

Large chest of English oak with three faux drawers (under lift top) and six working drawers. Each

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Mule Chest Antique

19th Century Mule Chest with Bookcase
19th Century Mule Chest with Bookcase

19th Century Mule Chest with Bookcase

Sold|$2,600

19th Century Mule Chest with Bookcase

Located in Nashville, TN

. To maintain the facade of a traditional chest of drawers, the top section features two faux drawer

Category

19th Century English George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Antique Mule Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
English Georgian Mahogany Antique Mule Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

English Georgian Mahogany Antique Mule Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Sold|$4,680

English Georgian Mahogany Antique Mule Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

"side-by-side" lift-top chest over four graduated drawers. Not only being a very practical piece in

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Mule Chest Antique

George III Mahogany Crossbanded Lancashire Mule Chest in Oak, circa 1800
George III Mahogany Crossbanded Lancashire Mule Chest in Oak, circa 1800

George III Mahogany Crossbanded Lancashire Mule Chest in Oak, circa 1800

Sold|$3,824

George III Mahogany Crossbanded Lancashire Mule Chest in Oak, circa 1800

Located in Faversham, GB

Large rectangular hinged top over a central crossbanded panel with three lower drawers and six upper faux drawers. Original brass swan neck handles and keyhole covers flanked by inse...

Category

18th Century British George III Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Rare fiddleback mahogany 6 working drawer mule Georgian chest
Rare fiddleback mahogany 6 working drawer mule Georgian chest

Rare fiddleback mahogany 6 working drawer mule Georgian chest

Sold|$7,500

Rare fiddleback mahogany 6 working drawer mule Georgian chest

Located in Nashville, TN

A mule chest veneered in rare fiddleback mahogany (used in backing violins , hence the name), found

Category

19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Brass

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Sold|$895

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

This small faux mule chest features all handcut dovetailed construction. The front is decorated

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Sold|$995

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

This beautiful faux mule chest wants to suggest it has drawers but the front is just paneled that

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Sold|$995

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

This faux mule chest, so called because of its false drawer front, has a bold strip of fluting

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

18th Century mahogany Irish silver chest
18th Century mahogany Irish silver chest

18th Century mahogany Irish silver chest

Sold|$2,294

18th Century mahogany Irish silver chest

Located in Martlesham, GB

A large 18th Century mahogany Irish silver / mule chest, wonderful figuration on the top, sides and

Category

1770s Irish Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Oak Mule or Blanket Chest
19th Century English Oak Mule or Blanket Chest

19th Century English Oak Mule or Blanket Chest

Sold|$4,500

19th Century English Oak Mule or Blanket Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English oak mule chest or blanket chest with reeded column corners and bracket feet

Category

19th Century English Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Painted Pine Trunk
Painted Pine Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk

Sold|$1,095

Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

A handsome polychrome faux mule chest featuring a well-worn floral design to the front and top and

Category

19th Century Romanian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Painted Trunk
Painted Trunk

Painted Trunk

Sold|$1,495

Painted Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

An outstanding trunk built in the manner of a "faux" mule chest featuring a detailed hand carved

Category

19th Century Hungarian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Trunk
Painted Pine Trunk

Painted Pine Trunk

Sold|$1,295

Painted Pine Trunk

Located in Baltimore, MD

A deep pine "faux mule chest" featuring incised hand carved motifs to the front and original

Category

19th Century Austrian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Sold|$1,095

Painted Pine Blanket Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

This painted faux mule chest, in the Baroque style, looks a little dark and gloomy at first sight

Category

Mid-19th Century Hungarian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers
Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers

Sold|$2,781

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers This chest is in fact a mule Chest as it has 2

Category

Early 1900s Folk Art Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Decorative Inlaid Coffer
Georgian Decorative Inlaid Coffer

Georgian Decorative Inlaid Coffer

Sold|$3,699

Georgian Decorative Inlaid Coffer

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Georgian 18th century decorative inlaid coffer or mule chest. Mixed hardwood construction with

Category

18th Century Georgian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Hardwood

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Sold|$1,295

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Hungarian Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Paint
Hungarian Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Paint

Hungarian Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Paint

Sold|$1,250

Hungarian Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

This handsome hand-cut dovetailed trunk is in the form of a faux mule chest, that is, the lower

Category

Mid-19th Century Hungarian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest
18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest

18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest

Sold|$1,200

18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine example of an early to mid 18th century New England Chippendale Mule or Blanket Chest

Category

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Pine

Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest
Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest

Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest

Sold|$1,529

Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large 18th Century Carved Oak Marriage Chest This is a lovely old piece, originally a Mule chest

Category

Early 18th Century English Gothic Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Oak

Victorian Teak Secretaire Military Campaign Chest
Victorian Teak Secretaire Military Campaign Chest

Victorian Teak Secretaire Military Campaign Chest

Sold|$5,954

Victorian Teak Secretaire Military Campaign Chest

Located in Eindhoven, NL

mule. This particular chest would have been made for an officer for Campaign. The top section has a

Category

1840s English Campaign Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Teak

19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Sold|$2,586

19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

transportation, either by sea or pack horse and mule. This particular chest would have been made for an officer

Category

1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Sold|$3,307

19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

transportation, either by sea or pack horse and mule. This particular chest would have been made for an officer

Category

1840s British Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Sold|$2,826

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

transportation, either by sea or pack horse and mule. This particular chest would have been made for an officer

Category

1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Mahogany Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
19th Century Mahogany Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th Century Mahogany Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Sold|$3,307

19th Century Mahogany Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

transportation, either by sea or pack horse and mule. This particular chest would have been made for an officer

Category

1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Sold|$3,548

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

transportation, either by sea or pack horse and mule. This particular chest would have been made for an officer

Category

1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Copper

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Sold|$3,067

19th Century Oak Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Eindhoven, NL

transportation, either by sea or pack horse and mule. This particular chest would have been made for an officer

Category

1840s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Mule Chest Antique

Materials

Copper

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Mule Chest Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mule chest antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and mahogany, every mule chest antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mule chest antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mule chest antique, those designed in Georgian, Baroque and industrial styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Mule Chest Antique?

Prices for a mule chest antique start at $995 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,631.

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 Mule Chest Antique
  • What is a mule chest?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the origin of the mule chest?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    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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