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Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above
Category
Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 58 in W 40 in D 21 in
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 83.5 in W 38.75 in D 22 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
American Heritage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Chest On Chest by Hickory 20th C
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Queen Anne style chest on chest of the American Heritage line by Hickory offers mahogany
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 86 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Campaign Chest of Drawers, Wrapped Brass on Wheels, American, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign chest of drawers in beautiful condition, 1940's. Four drawers on top of one another
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice
Category
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 76 in W 45 in D 22 in
19th Century Early American Red Pine Chest of Drawers on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century early American red pine chest of drawers on wheels with pegged joints drawers. Good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American Federal period chest of four drawers in cherry over bracket feet.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Solid Pine Blanket Chest on Steel Wheels and Working Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s vintage blanket chest in solid pine and steel wheels. Solid wood handles on both sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
1960s Drexel Wood Brass Sculptural Bombay Dresser Commode Dresser On Castors
By Drexel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this Bombay chest dresser
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Drexel Chest on Chest
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Drexel Chest on Chest, a high quality piece of furniture from top
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Renaissance Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s
Located in Peabody, MA
An American Chippendale chest on frame in cherry consisting of two drawer over four, the frame with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Cherry
American Walnut Hinged Sugar Chest on Stand with Exposed Dovetails TN / KY 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut hinged sugar chest with exposed exterior dovetails and resting on the original
Category
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut, Poplar, Wood
H 28 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver, Iron
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
1940s Vanleigh Chest Highboy Dresser Exotic Woods Burlwood Dresser on Castors
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chest is statement piece and packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 40 in D 24 in
Early American Chest or Box on Casters
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Unusual American box on original casters. New York, circa 1840.
Category
Antique 1840s American Primitive Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
American Country House 18th Century Original Painted Chest On Stand
Located in Shustoke, GB
A rare, late 18th century American chest on stand in the Adam taste. Of country house proportions
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Adam Style Blanket Chests
Materials
Cedar
American (Philadelphia) Walnut Chest On Frame With Stocking Feet, Ca. 1750
Located in Free Union, VA
A very handsome antique American chest on frame with three (small) over four (large) drawer upper
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Walnut
H 65 in W 41.5 in D 22.25 in
First Surface Mahoganized Maple Chest on Frame with Shell, Original Brasses
Located in Providence, RI
proud to offer what we believe is one of the finest diminutive New Hampshire chests in Dunlap's ?uvre
Category
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 54.5 in W 36.5 in D 19.5 in
American Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
American chest on chest probably New York. This seven over four graduated chest on chest is a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century American Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century American Mahogany Chest on Chest
having a beautiful honey color to the flame
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American William & Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
American William & Mary style chest on stand, largely late 19th century, the upper section with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest, Probably Virginia, 1765-1800
Located in Southampton, NY
American Chippendale walnut chest on chest, probably Virginia, 1765-1800.
In two sections: the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Walnut
H 75.75 in W 41 in D 21.38 in
Chest on Chest by Eldred Wheeler
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Wilton, CT
Very fine vintage Chest on Chest by Master furniture maker Eldred Wheeler. Outstanding attention to
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Chippendale Mahogany Graduated Chest on Chest with Bracket Feet. C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice, graduated
Category
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 77 in W 47 in D 23 in
American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet, Pennsylvania 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet,
Pennsylvania, circa Second Quarter of the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
H 26.5 in W 50.94 in D 23.5 in
American Inlaid Bow Front Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Charleston, SC
American inlaid bow front chest on bracket feet. Cherry with string inlay on top edge and on
Category
Antique 1780s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
American Hepplewhite Cherry Chest on French Bracket Feet
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite cherry chest on French bracket feet joined by a scolloped apron. The four
Category
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Walnut PA Tall Chest on Bracket Feet, circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut tall chest with pine secondary wood. Very nice vine carving starting at base
Category
Antique 1770s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Federal Boston style chest on chest offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Ornate Norway Pine Blanket Cedar Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century antique Ornate Norway Pine wood / Red pine wood Blanket Cedar Chest on Wheels. Key non
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
American, Pa. 19th Century Mahogany Miniature Two-Drawer Chest on Turned Legs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
-drawer miniature chest dates to the mid-1800s and retains all original hardware and wooden pulls.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 13 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in
Chippendale Chest in Tiger Maple on Cabriole Legs by Richter Fine Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
A five drawer Chippendale style chest in exceptional tiger maple on cabriole legs with carved skirt
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 40.75 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood Chest on Chest Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood Chest on Chest Dresser. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 56 in W 42 in D 20 in
Early American Style Solid Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Early American style solid mahogany chest on chest highboy dresser 40"
Handmade circa late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Georgian Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage American Drew Cherry Queen Anne Highboy Tallboy Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American Drew highboy chest or dresser. A chest on chest design made of cherry featuring
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dressers
Materials
Cherry
H 76 in W 38 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest on Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest dresser by Baker Furniture Company. The chest features
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Antique American Queen Anne Connecticut Maple Highboy Chest on Stand, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American maple highboy or chest on stand, Connecticut, circa 1760. The highboy in
Category
Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 61.5 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in
18th Century American Chest on Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic late 18th century American oak chest on chest with six drawers each with pine secondary
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th century American chippendale mahogany chest on chest with later bonnet. The top
section
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Chest on Frame Highboy Dresser
Located in Peabody, MA
American Chippendale chest on frame highboy dresser in cherry with mahogany drawer fronts. Features
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
H 81.25 in W 39 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Mahogany Highboy Chest on Stand Salem Massachusetts, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
Fine antique American 18th century chippendale mahogany highboy / tall chest on stand, Salem
Category
Antique 1760s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 86.5 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Antique American 18th Century Mahogany Highboy Chest on Stand Massachusetts 1760
Located in Portland, OR
Fine Antique American 18th century Chippendale mahogany highboy/chest on stand, most likely Boston
Category
Antique 1760s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 86.5 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nine Drawers Dresser Credenza on Cone Shape Legs
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tapered dowel legs nine drawers dresser credenza.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
American of Martinsville Diamond Inlay Mid-Century Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American of Martinsville diamond inlay Mid-Century Modern walnut tall chest on chest dresser. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 53 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
Antique Chippendale Rway Mahogany Chest on Chest 7 Drawer Tall Chest Dresser
By RWAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale Regency mahogany chest on chest 7 drawer tall chest dresser. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Classic Mahogany Chest on Chest or Secretary by Henkel Harris
By Henkel Harris
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Traditional handsome mahogany two-piece chest on chest. Upper part has two glass doors and interior
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Bookcase on Chest, c1840
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire book or display case over chest of drawers in the manner of Anthony
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 76.5 in W 37 in D 20.88 in
Mid Century Walnut Diamond Front Chest on Chest Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut diamond front chest on chest dresser by United Furniture. Item features 3
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Walnut Chests on Base Six Drawers
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern walnut pair three drawer chests on a single aluminum base.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century American Mirror on Chest
Located in New York, NY
The chest consists of a swiveling mirror supported in a neoclassic style frame with arched pediment
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare Walnut Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in West Chester, PA
This rare chest on chest was published in the American Antique Journal. It has a bonnet top with
Category
Antique 1750s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Period American Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Period American Chippendale cherry bonnet top chest on chest, molded swan neck pediment, spiral
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Cherry
18th Century American Chippendale Chest On Chest
Located in Kensington, MD
A fine New York Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest, circa 1770. The drawers are flanked by fluted
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1970's American Black Lacquer Chest on Casters
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American black lacquer chest on brass casters with brass banding.
Category
20th Century American Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
American Inlaid mahogany Chest On Chest With Butlers Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An inlaid mahogany chest on chest with butlers desk and bonnet top. Found in Pennsylvania
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
American Cherry Bonnet Top 18th Century Chest-on-Chest
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A small central Connecticut River Valley Chippendale bonnet top chest-on-chest. This is in two
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
American Chippendale Style Walnut Block-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Denver, CO
century chest on chest. It features a bonnet top with three flaming urn finials. The two-part block front
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine American Chest of Drawers
Located in Norwalk, CT
Mahogany with four graduated long drawers, the top and sides made in two pieces each. Raised on splayed feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the American chest on chest you’re looking for. Each American chest on chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the American chest on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An American chest on chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Georgian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Eldred Wheeler and Henkel Harris each produced at least one beautiful American chest on chest that is worth considering.
How Much is an American Chest On Chest?
Prices for an American chest on chest start at $975 and top out at $175,000 with the average selling for $4,895.
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- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu 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.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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 you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay 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, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
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