The Vintage Chest
20th Century American American Colonial The Vintage Chest
Maple
1980s Chinese Export The Vintage Chest
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese The Vintage Chest
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Teak
1960s Hollywood Regency The Vintage Chest
Brass
20th Century Art Deco The Vintage Chest
Nickel
1960s Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Wood, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
1960s Italian The Vintage Chest
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
20th Century Georgian The Vintage Chest
Metal
1980s Regency The Vintage Chest
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI The Vintage Chest
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese The Vintage Chest
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export The Vintage Chest
Wood
1980s American Modern The Vintage Chest
Nickel
1990s British George II The Vintage Chest
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Fruitwood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chest
Beech
20th Century American Georgian The Vintage Chest
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Teak
1970s Louis XIV The Vintage Chest
Brass
Late 20th Century The Vintage Chest
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian The Vintage Chest
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indonesian The Vintage Chest
Brass
1930s Italian Rococo The Vintage Chest
Olive, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese The Vintage Chest
Wood
1940s Italian The Vintage Chest
Wood, Paint
20th Century French The Vintage Chest
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
1930s English Art Deco The Vintage Chest
Maple, Walnut
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Kingwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial The Vintage Chest
Oak
1940s European Art Deco The Vintage Chest
Wood, Cedar
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Teak
20th Century Baroque The Vintage Chest
Serpentine
20th Century European Baroque The Vintage Chest
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
1960s Hungarian The Vintage Chest
Macassar, Lacquer
1950s Art Deco The Vintage Chest
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century The Vintage Chest
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Murano Glass, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Regency The Vintage Chest
Marble
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Marble, Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Teak
1950s British Mid-Century Modern The Vintage Chest
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern The Vintage Chest
Iron
1930s Danish The Vintage Chest
Mahogany
1960s The Vintage Chest
Rosewood
20th Century French Campaign The Vintage Chest
Brass
1950s Italian Neoclassical The Vintage Chest
Marble
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- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.