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19th Century Swedish Empire Style Painted Black Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Swedish Empire style painted black chest with decorative bronze hardware
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19th Century Swedish Black Antique Chest

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century Black Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this oak chest of three drawers resting on curved cabriole
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
black finish has a distressed look, with the underlying wood visible in some areas. The chest has two
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Early 1900s Hungarian Neoclassical Black Antique Chest

Materials

Oak, Pine

Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
The early 19th-century Swedish Chest on Chest is a captivating and functional piece of furniture
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Early 19th Century Swedish Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
Located in Round Top, TX
painted in layered black finish with contrasting gray, distressed to fit the age of this handsome chest of
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music
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19th Century German Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron
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18th Century Chinese Qing Black Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Black & Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Chest On Stand
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous black & gilt Japanned Chinoiserie chest on stand. English. Circa 1920. A very
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Black Antique Chest

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Pine

Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the baroque period
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Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are
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1890s English Anglo-Japanese Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Baroque Black Lacquer Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A richly walnut black lacquer refinished commode chest of drawers with a scalloped top and corners
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

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Brass

Lid of a Chest - Vintage Photographic Print - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Lid of a Chest is a b/w photographic print on paper, the artwork represents the detail of a Lid of
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Early 20th Century Modern Black Antique Chest

Materials

Photographic Paper

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Black Antique Chest

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Wood, Cedar

Wellington Chest
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency mahogany six drawer Wellington chest with finely carved side pilasters and hand cast
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19th Century British Regency Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Wellington Chest
$7,932 / item
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Drawer Storage Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old black chest of drawers made in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), a time
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Black Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty black lacquered elm blanket chest from the late 19th, early 29th century, with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th century portuguese black color varnish refinished chest of drawers showcases exquisite
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

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Walnut

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Rattan Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in China during the 19th century, this unusual blanket chest features a black lacquered top
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19th Century Chinese Black Antique Chest

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Baroque Walnut Black Lacquer Chests of drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A remarkable black lacquer refinished commode in walnut and brass hardware, two small upper drawers
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

French Empire Period Chest w/Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire period commode, with black and brass accents, from the early 19th century. This
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Early 19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers Oratory, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A decorative black lacquer refinish chest of drawers oratory, featuring two bodies, two doors, and
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This rare 19th century black color varnish refinished chest of drawers features a cabriolet skirt
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Period 3-Drawer Chest, Black w/Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top which slightly overhangs the case
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Oak and Iron Banded Silver Chest This lovely silver chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Oak and Iron Banded Silver Chest This lovely silver chest is very heavy, it has iron
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19th Century Victorian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century Black Baroque Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of three drawers from Sweden, circa 1800's. The black painted finish has been
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later applied black paint has
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish
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Mid-19th Century French Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Empire Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood with Black Colones and Black Marble Top
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
EMPIRE chest of drawers cherry wood with black colones and black marble top
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1820s French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

18th Century Danish Oak Black Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, scalloped skirt, brass
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century English blacked oak country style trunk or blanket chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique 18th-century English oak chest is a sturdy and functional piece of furniture with a
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Late 18th Century British Black Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Rococo Black Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large oak chest of four drawers resting on
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This item is a gorgeous 19th Century French Directoire Black Lacquered Chest with Marble. The chest
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19th Century French Directoire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Marble

Japanese Late Meiji Period Black Lacquer Blanket Chest with Golden Painted Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese late Meiji period black lacquer blanket chest from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Japanese Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a blackened oak chest with paneled sides and richly carved geometric decoration across the
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Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Black Antique Chest

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Oak

Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architect's chest / archive cabinet crafted in black-painted pine with 27 spacious drawers, perfect
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Black Antique Chest

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Chest

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Pine

1747 Six Plank Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 18th century English oak six plank chest, the simple top with original iron strap hinges and
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1740s English George II Black Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish Gustavian 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Black Antique Chest

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Brass

Antique english 18th century blacked or dark brown solid oak carved chest trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique chest was crafted in England at the end of the 18th century. The chest is
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Late 18th Century English Black Antique Chest

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Oak

Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique black painted Victorian commode/ chest of drawers with marble top. The piece has been
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Black Antique Chest

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Carrara Marble, Brass

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the oak chest. Drawer fronts are
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Stone

French Side Chest w/Orig. Black Marble & Brass Accents, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
through) that compliments the black marble top. This 19th century French chest is a cute size piece
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19th Century French Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Rococo Black Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The black painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on
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Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh sailor's sea chest with canted sides. Painted red chest has black canvas top embossed with
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19th Century English Victorian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

English Chinoiserie Painted Pine Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
An English pine chest with painted chinoiserie decoration added in the mid 19th century.
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19th Century English Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

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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19th Century British Victorian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers W/ Black Marble Top
Located in Astoria, NY
. Topped with a sleek black marble slab, this commode exudes sophistication. The chest features four
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Painted Wood Side Chest with Black Marble Top & Faux Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood side chest with marble top from the 19th century. This smaller-sized commode
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19th Century French Black Antique Chest

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Marble

Polished Oak and Canvas Dome Top Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Polished Oak and Canvas Dome Top Chest This is a very attractive chest it has Oak and metal
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19th Century Victorian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Canvas

American Black Gum Graduated Chest of Drawers. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American black gum graduated four drawer chest with one board top, original brasses, and
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18th Century and Earlier American Black Antique Chest

Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Chest

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Walnut

Louis XV Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
foliate mounts; all in a well-figured and richly patinated black walnut veneer.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Chest

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Walnut

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With detachable rectangular cornice with fluting and dentilled carving and gadrooning with canted corners over a conforming case with two over four graduated drawers flanked by flute...
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1760s English George III Black Antique Chest

1860s-1920s Japanese antique Black urushi Tansu chest of drawers wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
). Made with traditional woodworking jointly without metal fastener. Finished with black urushi lacquer
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Black Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar, Wood

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous full sized 19th century French faux bamboo 4 drawer chest with original black marble top
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19th Century French Black Antique Chest

Materials

Marble

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Black Antique Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black antique chest available at 1stDibs. Each black antique chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the black antique chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each black antique chest bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black antique chest over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Alphonse Debain and Jones Brothers & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Antique Chest?

Prices for a black antique chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $227 and can go as high as $251,805, while the average can fetch as much as $4,430.

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 Black Antique Chest
  • 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.
  • 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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