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Located in Chino Hills, CA
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Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Yonkers, NY
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Glenn of California Gentleman's Dresser by Richard Thompson
By Glenn of California, Richard Thompson
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Milano, IT
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19th Century Hand-Painted Blue Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
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Beautiful Danish Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Introducing a Danish Design treasure by Kai Kristiansen. This stunning chest of drawers, crafted in
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Celato Chest of Drawers in Brass by De Castelli
By DeCastelli
Located in Boston, MA
that tells of magnificent treasures safeguarded below sacred stones, Celato reveals its Dual soul, with
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Celato Cabinet / Chest of Drawers in Copper by De Castelli
By DeCastelli
Located in Boston, MA
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Smaller Dresser with Two Drawers in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
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Italian Sicilian wood briar Italian chest of drawers late 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
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Petite & Rare Jewelry Chest by Arthur Umanoff in Walnut & Brass Midcentury
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
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Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
chest are so treasured by collectors.
Circa 1770
32 3/4" high x 42 3/4" wide x 24 1/4" deep
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19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
, including as a chest of drawers commode or dresser, sideboard server buffet, credenza, oversized hall
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By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in South Bend, IN
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Murano Fratelli Toso Rainbow Ribbons Italian Art Glass Vanity Casket Jewelry Box
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
colors. The piece has a treasure chest / trunk shape with ornate gold metal trim design and hinges. The
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Renzo Rutili for John Stuart 3-Piece Checker Parquet Campaign Style Credenza
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc., Renzo Rutili
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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By Chi Wing Lo, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
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Treasure Chest Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic treasure chest dresser available at 1stDibs. Each treasure chest dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 18 options for an antique or vintage treasure chest dresser now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a treasure chest dresser — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right treasure chest dresser, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. DeCastelli, Arthur Umanoff and Brown Saltman each produced at least one beautiful treasure chest dresser that is worth considering.
How Much is a Treasure Chest Dresser?
Prices for a treasure chest dresser start at $295 and top out at $64,500 with the average selling for $4,961.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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 Treasure Chest Dresser
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024The difference between a chest and a dresser is that dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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