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Indonesian Vintage Chest with Unique Latch & Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian blanket chest from the mid 20th century, with brass studs, unusual lock
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
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Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
By Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani Varedo Unique chest of drawers made of a very high quality with 4 drawers hidden by two
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 51.19 in
Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite antique English oak 18th century Georgian era chest on chest - chest of drawers. Late
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
stability, these features make this vintage Chinese blanket chest a unique find for lovers of historical and
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba dansu merchant's chest from the 19th century with sliding doors
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
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Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
unique chest is practically mint, because monks usually looked after their material posessions better
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

1990s Italian Unique White Black and Gold Chest or Sideboard on Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind modern three-drawer sideboard or console, entirely handmade in Italy, very attractive design, the surround in ivory white glass is also finished at the back so that thi...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Indian Painted Padouk Chest
Located in New York, US
Our very unique, antique (19th century) padouk wood wedding chest with iron mounts features fine
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Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Indian Painted Padouk Chest
Antique Indian Painted Padouk Chest
H 30 in W 48 in D 31.5 in
18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogany Silver Chest on the most amazing and EXCEPTIONAL Carved Stand. Made circa 1745, by an obviously
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Chest of Drawers in Scottish elm by Jonathan Field. Unique
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Chest of Drawers in Scottish elm. Size: 1220 mm L x 400 mm W x 795 mm high. With bronze drawer
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2010s British Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs
Located in Houston, TX
craftsmanship of the time. This unique chest stands out with its combination of form and practicality. The
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Antique 19th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made By Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd , with hinged lid and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Miniature Victorian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very unique Victorian era hand made miniature chest that resembles a larger Victorian lock side
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Victorian Chest
Miniature Victorian Chest
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
Regency Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand 1811-1820
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Egyptian revival, mahogany chest on stand 1811-1820 A Unique Regency Egyptian Revival period
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly
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Antique Early 1800s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak

Light Brown Antique Storage Chest with Internal Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian blanket chest from the 19th century with iron braces and hidden storage
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Italian Vintage Console / Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest or console case piece from Italy in the mid-century style. This chest features beautiful teak
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Teak

Italian Vintage Console / Chest
Italian Vintage Console / Chest
H 28.25 in W 78.5 in D 18.75 in
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
H 40 in W 36 in D 18 in
Classic Four Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Strong, stately, and in the Husk finish, the chest takes on a classic antique feeling. Perfectly
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Classic Four Drawer Chest
Classic Four Drawer Chest
H 36 in W 36 in D 20 in
Mike Nevelson Sculptural Chest
By Mike Nevelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique chest of drawers, Mark Nevelson was the son of Louise Nevelson. Signed on the back.
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mike Nevelson Sculptural Chest
Mike Nevelson Sculptural Chest
H 25 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Geometric Painted Georgian Chest
Located in Downham Market, GB
A beautiful chest of early 19th century artisan painted drawers. A wonderful chest of Georgian
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Antique 19th Century British Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Geometric Painted Georgian Chest
Geometric Painted Georgian Chest
H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 17.33 in
Circa 1830 Late Georgian Travel Chest, on Later Stand, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 late Georgian travel chest, on later stand, English. Mahogany of good color with heavy
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Blanket Chest with Carved Foliage and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage wooden blanket chest from the mid-20th century, with floral carved front, dovetailed
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid 1800's Primitive Green Painted 6 board Blanket Chest
Located in Wallkill, NY
This authentic Primitive 6 Board Pine Antique Blanket Chest, it is a rare find for collectors and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Bamboo Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
unique wood top on this chest. The colors and style make this a perfect transitional piece that would go
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Antique 1870s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century English Bamboo Chest
19th Century English Bamboo Chest
H 5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
Sophie Gallardo and Georges Cassan, "Louis XIII Period Chest"
By George-Guillaume CASSAN, Sophie GALLARDO
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
piece is unique and its making can take up to three months. Gallardo and Cassan operate on fine
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Birch

Painted Linen Wrapped Bombe Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Linen wrapped Bombe Chest. Two sided drawers. Period paintings on all sides and tip. Brass
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Painted Linen Wrapped Bombe Chest
Painted Linen Wrapped Bombe Chest
H 28 in W 31 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
staining, topped with a fresh lacquered finish, gives this chest a unique and eye-catching appearance. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 34 in D 18 in
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
traditions in Mexico: the technique of lacquer known as “Maque”. A typical example of its time, the chest has
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilded Bat, Guardian Lion, Cloud Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese red lacquer blanket chest with gilded bat, guardian lions and cloud motifs. This
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Blanket Chest w. Church Window Panels & Knight
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival chest with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Blanket Chest / Trunk with Amazing Patina & Original Lock ca 1700
Located in Lisse, NL
of your bed etc. If you already have a space in mind for it then this antique and unique Gothic chest
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Classic Four Drawer Chest - Gray Wash
Located in Westwood, NJ
Strong, stately, and in the Grey Moonskin finish, the chest takes on a classic antique feeling
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table. Direct from
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Antique 1820s British Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
interlacing dolphins and rose vines decorate the brass handles. The unique Chest of drawers ships from Germany
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
H 37.21 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Hepplewhite Zebrano Demi Lune Commode Chest
Located in North York, ON
Hepplewhite Zebrano Demi Lune Commode Chest. Beautiful detailed zebrano wood grains with unique
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2010s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Cassone Chest Cedar Azores 20 October 1592 marriage scrollwork mastic punchwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
-century.   This cassone bears the date ‘1592 OCTOBER 20’. It is the only, known, sixteenth century chest
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Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

18th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Trunk Chest Coffee Table Blanket Box
Located in Shreveport, LA
18th century English carved oak coffer trunk chest coffee table blanket box ~Direct from England
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Antique 18th Century British Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique William and Mary Style 19th Century Mule Chest of Drawers with Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique mid to late 19th century William and Mary style Mule Chest with a hinged lid that opens
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Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

A large and exceptional 15th c. Gothic leather and iron bound travelling chest
Located in PARIS, FR
Large leather and iron bound travel chest, very rare in its dimensions Late 15th century, Northern
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare And Exceptional George I Oak And Laburnum Chest On Stand C. 1720
Located in Heathfield, GB
An extremely fine quality and original early George I chest on stand. Principally of a rich oak
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Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

FIGURED VICTORIAN WALNUT BOW FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS RAiSED ON QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
its appearance compared to traditional rectangular chests. This unique shape draws attention and makes
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20th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Fruit Wood Fold over Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
round molding, pine is secondary wood; the swan neck brass pulls are original. This unique chest has
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Fruit Wood Fold over Top Chest
English Fruit Wood Fold over Top Chest
H 30.5 in W 37.13 in D 17.5 in
French Louis the 16th Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful French Louis 16th chest with unique line detailing on the sides and a black and
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers made in Belgium, circa 1960. This bright and cheerful chest of drawers exudes
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
also aesthetically pleasing, thanks to their pierced motifs. These unique handles make the chest easy
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
H 34.5 in W 33.75 in D 16.25 in
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers from 1750-60, Originating in Switzerland This
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Antique 1750s Swiss Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
H 33.86 in W 39.77 in D 21.26 in
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers is a remarkable antique furniture piece that
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, 18th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Baroque chest of drawers was made in the 18th century in Switzerland. The three drawer
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Antique 1760s Swiss Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Maple

Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
, the Severin Chest stands out with its high end materials and fine crafting. Slim (only 25cm deep) but
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A Neoclassical style chest of drawers from the 19th century, acquired from the legendary American
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Raised Two-Drawer Burled-Wood Veer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
in upward fanned leaf shapes. This Italian raised chest, with it's unique hardware and beautiful
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
imparts a unique richness, making this chest of drawers a distinctive and captivating addition to any
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
characteristic of the Louis XVI era. Featuring two drawers, this unique chest of drawers is adorned with
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Parchment Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Parchment Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 42.52 in
French Provincial green Beige Commode Chest of drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
a large Commode as a chest !!!!It features two drawers, providing ample storage space for your
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Antique 1790s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay 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, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.

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