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Oak Silver Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century oak and iron bound silver chest, 1860 Dimensions: 38 inches (97 cms) Wide
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Oak Silver Chest
Oak Silver Chest
H 25.5 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Oak Coffer. A lovely small proportioned oak antique coffer or chest from the 18th century
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Antique 1780s British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
H 27.75 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Antique Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An arts and crafts period blanket chest made of oak, stained in a mahogany brown. The lid with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Oak Blanket Chest
Antique Oak Blanket Chest
H 21 in W 44 in D 19 in
Neo-Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Miami, FL
arched panels, this hinged chest made of oak has a dark and rich patina. Some of the elements appear to
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Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Neo-Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest
Neo-Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest
H 27.75 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English oak blanket chest has exposed peg construction. The front has three raised panels with
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Antique 1720s English Blanket Chests

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Brass

English Oak Blanket Chest
English Oak Blanket Chest
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 22 in
Early English Oak Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Early English oak chest: joined English paneled coffer, constructed in the late 17th or early 18th
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Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early English Oak Chest
Early English Oak Chest
H 22 in W 44 in D 19 in
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
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Antique 18th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th Century Danish oak and stand chest, 4-drawer chest Ca. 1700.
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Antique Early 18th Century Danish Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
H 42 in W 47.5 in D 24.25 in
17th Century Oak Marriage Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality mid 17th century oak marriage chest, having a three panel top with
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Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Marriage Chest
17th Century Oak Marriage Chest
H 28.75 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Chests of drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass chests of drawers designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.  
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Oak Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 17th century French chest decorated with patterns of rosettes within circle carvings on the
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Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Oak Chest
17th Century French Oak Chest
H 21.26 in W 63.78 in D 21.26 in
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest with Panelled Front and Sides Two with Brass Handles and a Lift up
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
18thC Oak Lancashire Mule Chest
H 33 in W 58 in D 22 in
1780s German Bleached Oak Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A beautiful bleached oak chest, from circa 1780 Germany. Refined in its old age, this rustic yet
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Antique Late 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

1780s German Bleached Oak Chest
1780s German Bleached Oak Chest
H 28.1 in W 61 in D 29.1 in
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is an 19th century English oak coffer chest, similar to what we in the states would describe
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
H 34 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
Steel Bound Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Steel bound oak blanket chest is dated 1832. It has the original heavy steel strap hinges and steel
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Antique 1830s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Steel Bound Oak Blanket Chest
Steel Bound Oak Blanket Chest
H 49.5 in W 56 in D 21 in
19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century oak and iron-bound silver chest, applied with handles and corner brackets, opening to
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Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
16th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Elizabethan carved oak chest , Circa 1580 . exceptional colour and patination , retaining all its
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Antique 16th Century British Elizabethan Blanket Chests

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Oak

16th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest
16th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 21.86 in
English Art & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
English Arts & Crafts oak blanket chest with hand painted Art Nouveau flowers.
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Art & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest
English Art & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest
H 23 in W 46 in D 18.25 in
17th Century Double Locks Oak Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb 17th century oak chest with double locks and very beautiful irons. Double-locked safes are
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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Double Locks Oak Chest
17th Century Double Locks Oak Chest
H 22.05 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely
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Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
H 29.93 in W 50.01 in D 22.84 in
17th Century English Chest in Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb English chest from the 17th century in oak. Very beautiful chest which has a superb carved
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Antique 17th Century British Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Oak

17th Century English Chest in Oak
17th Century English Chest in Oak
H 25.2 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
is a shallow, oak till. Construction The chest is of joined, 'clamp-front' construction
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

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Oak

Midcentury Solid Tiger Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
American Classical midcentury Solid Tiger Oak Blanket Chest in very good vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The front of this English oak blanket chest has three recessed panels framed with molded edges and
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Antique 1770s English Blanket Chests

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Brass

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
circa 1900-1910 English Edwardian blanket chest from England. The top is paneled, and follows down
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
H 22.75 in W 42 in D 18 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Blanket Chest, English, Circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful oak chest or box. This is a very special piece. The best quality of cabinet making and
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Oak Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is crossbanded with a mahogany banded on the top and all drawer fronts. The top has
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Oak Chest
English Oak Chest
H 47 in W 40 in D 21 in
English 18th Century Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English 18th century oak chest on chest, with cove and dentil cornice, the top section with two
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A large flemish 18th century oak chest
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
A very large flemish 18th century oak linen chest This can be used for general storage
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

A large flemish 18th century oak chest
A large flemish 18th century oak chest
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Located in Delft, NL
Large Dutch Oak blanket chest, ca 1700 Dutch oak blanket chest from the late 17th Century/early
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

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Oak

Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
H 34.65 in W 67.72 in D 22.05 in
Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb English chest from the 17th century in oak composed of 4 panels rare chest due to its
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Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Blanket Chests

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Oak

Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels
Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels
H 27.17 in W 53.94 in D 20.48 in
Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
A Jacobean oak mule chest Antique English 17th century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest circa 1660 A
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
Located in Albignasego, IT
Chest-Coffer in Oak H.47 cm – L.71 cm – D.45 cm Antique chest-chest in oak wood. The lid has the
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Antique 1730s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
H 18.51 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century antique panelled oak coffer/chest with three panels to the front, two panels
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Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
H 26.19 in W 48.82 in D 21.07 in
Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century oak blanket chest from England. The chest has a quadruple paneled top with molded
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
H 24.13 in W 56.25 in D 23.13 in
19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak blanket chest from England. The top has three panels, following down
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
H 20.13 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest. Born in the late 18th / early 19th century
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests

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Brass, Iron

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large chest stands on high legs prolonging the lateral jambs. Presenting a sober and severe
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Blanket Chests

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Wrought Iron

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
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Antique Late 17th Century English Blanket Chests

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Brass

A Late 17th Century Oak Mule Chest
A Late 17th Century Oak Mule Chest
H 31.11 in W 52.56 in D 21.66 in
Spanish late Gothic 16th century and later oak coffer / chest
Located in Troy, NY
Lift top chest with typical carved Gothic tracery work adorning the front panel, of rather small
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

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Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and historic 17th century English carved oak dowry chest. Made
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Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

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Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
H 32.25 in W 57.25 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Oak Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th Century Georgian oak tall chest. It has a two board top, following down to a two over three
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

18th Century  Oak Chest
18th Century  Oak Chest
H 43 in W 39.25 in D 20.88 in
19th Century Oak Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Lateral Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An oak or teak blanket chest from the 19th century with traditional brass lock, lateral handle and
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

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Brass

17th Century William and Mary Oak Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An 18th Century William and Mary Oak Chest. Especially desirable size and proportion. This chest
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak

English Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak two over four drawer campaign chest in two sections, the graduated drawers with incised
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Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Oak Campaign Chest
English Oak Campaign Chest
H 42.13 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
18th Century Oak Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Mid 18th century oak chest of drawers, the double moulded edge top above a selection of five long
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Antique 1770s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Oak Chest
18th Century Oak Chest
H 32 in W 30 in D 18 in
Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and
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Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

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Oak

Early 18th Century Carved Oak Dutch Maids Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This solid oak carved chest was made in circa 1720 and originated in the Netherlands. It is made
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Jacobean carved oak chest.
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

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Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
. A beautiful example of a French Renaissance period offering is this carved oak chest from the 1500s
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

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Wood, Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
H 29.75 in W 49.375 in D 27.125 in
(3) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Chests
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace a harmonious blend of Nordic design and unparalleled craftsmanship with our trio of Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Oak

Chest South of Europe Baroque Oak, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A chest made during the Baroque period in the southern part of Europe, most likely Italian. Made
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Mule Chest Coffer 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian oak mule chest coffer 18th Century Solid and strong, with no loose
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests

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Oak

Antique Oak and Metal Dome Topped Trunk, Chest, American 1920, H113
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak and metal dome topped trunk, chest, American 1920, H113 American, 1880 Oak slats to
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Antique 1880s Scottish Blanket Chests

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Oak

Mid-17th Century English Carved Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Alpharetta, GA
circa mid-17th century, England.   Antique Charles II Carved Oak Coffer / Chest / Trunk, circa
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Antique Mid-17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

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Iron

Late 18th Century English Carved Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Alpharetta, GA
circa late 18th - early 19th century, England. This stunning antique oak blanket chest/coffer is
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Brass, Iron

Large 17th Century German Continental Oak Coffer Chest.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolute beautiful 17th century continental carved oak coffer, circa 1692. Fine quality
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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Oak And Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English oak and walnut chest of drawers. Charles II period (1630-1685). The drawer fronts with
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Antique 1660s English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Victorian Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with brass corners over a pair of drawers over three drawers. Toupie feet. Gloucester Ma estate. In two parts. Original recessed brass handles.
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Oak Campaign Chest
Victorian Oak Campaign Chest
H 42.25 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in
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Oak Chest And Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak chest and chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every oak chest and chest was constructed with great care. There are 5311 variations of the antique or vintage oak chest and chest you’re looking for, while we also have 194 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oak chest and chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right oak chest and chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made oak chest and chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Jiri Jiroutek and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oak Chest And Chest?

Prices for an oak chest and chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $174 and can go as high as $401,219, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Oak Chest And 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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