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Early English Oak Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Early English oak chest: joined English paneled coffer, constructed in the late 17th or early 18th
Category

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
Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
and all the metal work is sound. This is an old piece with a Rustic look, it is in sound condition
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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
Category

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
Antique Bombay Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
. Look closely at the close-up of the old hand forged nail in the back of the chest I love seeing things
Category

Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Bombay Chest
Antique Bombay Chest
H 33 in W 37 in D 22 in
Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest with base and lid with moldings and iron fittings and corners in forge metal on a
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
20th Century French Large Chests of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
of drawers to make it in one to make this large chests of drawers. Metal Black label holder. Top in
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Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Large Chests of Drawer
20th Century French Large Chests of Drawer
H 40.16 in W 177.17 in D 35.04 in
Antique French Oak + Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental antique French chest is a storied piece with 44 drawers formerly used to house
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique French Oak + Pine Chest of Drawers
Antique French Oak + Pine Chest of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 79.25 in D 25 in
Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
By Michel Pigneres
Located in West Palm Beach, US
color. The metal is silver with patina. There are some small scratches on the surface as to be expected
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
H 28.5 in W 80.5 in D 21 in
Large Leather and Metal Full Closet Steamer Trunk, circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
from Holland America Line, and others, some over 80 years old, witnessing the age of the trunk . This
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Early 20th Century Argentine American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

18th Century French La Forest Signed Wood Hide Iron Travel Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old antique Parisian travel trunk / storage chest by La Forest
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Oriental side table in wood and metal, 19th-20th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Oriental table. Carved wood, metal. Twentieth century. Side table made of carved wood, with a
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20th Century Asian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Other

Midcentury Chest in Hardwood & Chrome by Forma Moveis, 1965 Brazil, Sealed
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Chest in Hardwood, designed by Knoll International and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"Tecnica" High Walnut Chest of Nine Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a high chest of nine drawers in walnut, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

All Original C. 1850 Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
This 2-part antique Japanese tansu has lovely old-patina wood and and attractive hand-forged iron
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Bodega Dresser, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tones, and metal legs in old gold finish. Finished in semi-gloss lacquer. —— NONO is a Mexican design
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Bodega Dresser, Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Marquetry Veneer by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tones, and metal legs in old gold finish. Finished in semi-gloss lacquer. —— NONO is a Mexican design
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Italian 19th C. Petite Serpentine Chest with Hand-Painted Floral Embellishments
Located in Atlanta, GA
are fitted with metal knob pulls and old, sweet botanical paper lines the insides. This antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very old traditional
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French Empire style mahogany chest of drawers commode with warm rich patina. circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rare French Art Deco Signed Mercier & Francisque Chaleyssin Chest of Drawers
By Mercier Freres, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular scarce French Art Deco mahogany tall chest of drawers / semainier commode by
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique large travel suitcase with fantastic colors and original labels.
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this wonderfully charming large antique suitcase/ chest with fantastic colors and
Category

Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Antique Studded Metal Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique chest or trunk, most likely over 100 years old and from Asia (inferred from the asian
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Antique Studded Metal Chest
Antique Studded Metal Chest
H 26 in W 36 in D 22.5 in
Traditional 19th century painted Swedish dome top trunk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
chest is older as they are often given away as marriage gifts. Made from oak rather than the usual pine
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Renaissance Style Paint Decorated Cassone
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. With patinated decorative metal escutcheon and a key. The carved base with bracket feet and shaped
Category

Antique 18th Century Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Swedish 19th century hand painted oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, although we have dated this piece from the time it was painted, it is much older, given the evidence of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Paint

Exceptional Coffer in Wood and Combined with Textiles
Located in Schellebelle, BE
a red textile, France, 18th century, elegant claw feed there are also metal finishings very old
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

Rustic 19th Century Continental Server Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. The frieze with two long drawers with metal bales flanking the small center drawer with key form pull
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

An Exceptional Late 18th C. Italian Walnut Commode w/ Unique Triangulated Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
This uniquely designed Italian chest of drawers, from the late 18th-early 19th century, is perhaps
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical bedsides / end tables, France, 1950/60s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
glass top. The top shelf is made of an old and original mirror with a light peach color. Given the age
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry and Ormolu Two-Drawer Commode, Early 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
fruitwood marquetry lockable two-drawer commode or petite chest with ormolu mounts and embellishments
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Ormolu, Bronze

"Tecnica" Castored Walnut Drawers Unit Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
contemporary spin on the old tradition of cabinet-making, in order to offer pieces of furniture ready to get
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

An Early 18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Cassettiera
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally handsome Italian chest of four drawers from the early 18th century. This antique
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Neoclassic French Wooden Commode w/its Original Hardware, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical four drawer commode, with its original metal hardware and accents, from the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Painted Highboy
Located in Westwood, NJ
Queen Anne Style painted high boy, a unique chest that boasts a bouquet of carved roses two inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Queen Anne Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Style Painted Highboy
Queen Anne Style Painted Highboy
H 90 in W 49.5 in D 24.38 in
French Regence "Linen-Fold" Commode, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Regence period beautifully-carved walnut chest of drawers, with its original hardware
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Huge Tansu 1800s-1860s / Storage Cabinet Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wheeled Tansu. This Tansu is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Made of paulownia
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cedar

1930s Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani Per Atelier Di Varedo
By Gaetano Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Majestic and elegant chest of drawers by Osvaldo Borsani produced in the Varedo Atelier of his
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode by Gaetano e Osvaldo Borsani
By Gaetano Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Venetian chest of drawers from the 1930s produced by Gaetano Borsani and attributed to the
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Romanesque Style Chest, Wood, Bone, Metal, Spain
Located in Madrid, ES
Romanesque style chest. Wood, bone, metal. Spain Rectangular chest with a lid in the shape of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Antique Japanese Tansu Chest With Drawers on Contemporary Metal Stand Console
Located in Centennial, CO
made contemporary black metal stand. The tansu chest was part of a larger cabinet which was lost at
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Edo Cabinets

Materials

Iron

19th Century Old Portable Chest in Wood and Iron Frames Resting on Four Feet
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare Indian coffee made of hand carved wood with metal frame. The door opens from the top and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cross-Shaped Chest Clock, Silver, 17th Century, it Presents Restorations
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross-shaped chest clock. Silver. 17th century. It presents restorations. Portable clock in the
Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Silver, Other

Mid-18th Century Swedish Pine Chest Decorated with Labyrinth
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pine chest.   Traces of original paint to the outside with decorative metal strap work and hinges
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

"Components" Gentleman's Chest by Paul McCobb for Lane Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nestled securely in the intersection of high end design and old world craftsmanship is Paul
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

1956 Henry P. Glass for Fleetwood of Zeeland Michigan Armoire Cabinet Chest
By Henry P. Glass, Fleetwood Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carts, bookcases, chests, and other furniture typologies. Henry P. Glass was a celebrated architect and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indonesian wooden box from the 19th century with inlaid brass details, partitioned interior
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Japanese Tansu Chest, 2 Parts
Located in Chicago, IL
small traces of the old varnish remain. At some point it was probably scrubbed and cleaned. The metal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Dressers

Materials

Fir, Pine

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's
Located in Incline Village, NV
were always made of white metal, and typically plated; usually in a copper finish. All of the banks
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo grey ribbed black ribbon cut in shoulder vest S
By Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo grey ribbed black ribbon cut in shoulder vest S Reference: TGAS/D00916
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vests

Antique Japanese Edo Era Early 1800's Gyoshobako Peddler's Tansu Chest 28"
Located in Portland, OR
& Antiques. This tansu is around 200 year old. It is an antique Japanese gyoshobako-dansu (peddler's chest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 80 pcs Dinner Old Early
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Masters by Gorham Sterling Silver Silverware Service Dinner Set Multi Motif
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb multi-motif figural Old Masters by Gorham, circa 1885, sterling silver flatware set, 58
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1650 Sheet Iron Money Chest from Southern Germany with Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
wide. Demand for products by these skilled metal workers spread as far as the Scandinavian countries
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century German Baroque Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Old Masters by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Lg Dinner Set Multi motif
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
fine detail. The Old Masters pattern is the rarest of the Antoine Heller patterns! Heller worked as a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

OLD CELINE Philo 2015 Runway Look 17 black grid harness gold button top FR38 M
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Philo 2015 Runway Look 17 black grid harness gold button top FR38 M Reference: TGAS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Blouses and Tops

Antique Edwardian Enamel and Diamond Shield Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Appearing as if pulled from a treasure chest, this authentic, Edwardian antique cocktail ring is a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Antique English Victorian High Back Mahogany & Upholstered Bed
Located in Glasgow, GB
support for the mattress base. There are marks as should be expected commensurate with age and use, an old
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Marble Top Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
style marble top commodes, chests of drawers, nightstands is a great example of quality French furniture
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

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    You can do a variety of things with old metal trunks. Use one in place of your coffee table in the living room or add a cushion and throw pillows to transform it into a bench. Lift the lid and add supports and cushions to create a one-of-a-kind accent chair, or position it beside your bed as a nightstand. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of metal trunks.
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    Antique chests are a worthy addition to your storage cabinets. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique storage cabinets of a variety of sizes and shapes. While the prices may vary depending on the factors like size, shape, make and material, an antique sea chest can cost up to $5,000 or more.
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    To tell how old a cedar chest is, look for a stamp or label that indicates the maker's name. In some cases, you may find a date printed on the label. Otherwise, use trusted online resources to determine the years that the manufacturer operated and when it produced chests similar to yours. Alternatively, you can consult a certified appraiser or licensed antique dealer for assistance dating the piece. Find a collection of cedar chests on 1stDibs.
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    The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
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    How to clean an old metal tray properly depends on the type of metal. For most materials, you can use warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Vinegar and lemon juice may help remove stains from aluminum and brass trays. Special polishes may be necessary for other types of metal. You'll find a collection of vintage and antique metal trays on 1stDibs.
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    An old cedar chest’s worth is based on its age, condition or rarity -- starting at $99 and as high as $700 or more. If the hardware is original then it is worth more and can fetch about $200 to $400. Find a collection of old cedar chests on 1stDibs today.