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Small Colonial Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
interesting dimensions since it's smaller than the usual chests in perfect condition and with a very nice
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Antique 18th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

Small Colonial Chest - 18th Century
Small Colonial Chest - 18th Century
H 13 in W 25.2 in D 12.21 in
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Original Ogee Bracket Feet.  This fabulous little chest of drawers is of a very sweet, small size which
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest
H 32.75 in W 30 in D 18 in
Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Rare Small
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
H 33 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
Very Large Victorian Oak Blanket Box, Toy Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
on a small moulded plinth So a Blanket Box, a Toy Chest the choice is yours and of course all this
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Small French Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A lovely French bedside chest or ideal lamp table in a room. Made from kingwood with excellent
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Small French Chest of Drawers
Small French Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 14.18 in D 11.42 in
Small Arts & Crafts Lidded Chest with Copper Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine and very decorative Arts & Crafts oak chest with hinged lid and three inset embossed copper
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Copper

Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality small Regency mahogany chest of drawers, having an inlaid top, above a
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Small Proportion Retaining Good Colour
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
H 33.25 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period Mahogany Chest, Of Rare Small Proportions
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
Queen Anne Small Oak Chest of Drawers
By Queen Anne
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Queen Anne small chest of drawers circa 1710, rare sweet size only 25 inches wide
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine English 18th century mahogany chest of drawers chest of drawers of small dimensions with
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
H 36.23 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Small Victorian Oyster Re-Veneered Collector's Chest
Located in London, GB
This small Victorian collector's chest has been recently sympathetically re-veneered over the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small 19th Century Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
which we offer for sale this small antique chest of drawers has been inspected and attended to in our
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow Bachelor Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice narrow Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Small Postmodern Chest of Drawers / Side Table
Located in Surbiton, GB
Postmodern bank of drawers on castors. Side table size. Dimensions (cm, approx): Height: 57 Width: 31 Depth: 31 Condition: Good condition for year with very minor imperfec...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Small Postmodern Chest of Drawers / Side Table
Small Postmodern Chest of Drawers / Side Table
H 22.45 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Small Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the Italian Renaissance - 17th century Very
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV period tomb chest of drawers stamped (small Parisian chest of drawers)
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent tomb chest of drawers small Parisian model Louis XV period 18th century stamped Jean
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rattan Bamboo Nightstands / Small Chests, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Modern bamboo four-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s. Eye-catching
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

18th Century Small Elm Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
18th century small elm country chest of drawers This is a lovely piece dating from circa 1750
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Antique 1740s Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical size, multi purpose Gothic chest / box from a monastery. This here Gothic
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers Germany, 1800 Mahogany Elegant Chest with two drawers
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small English Chest in Oak from the 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little English chest from the 18th century in oak Very nice little chest with very
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Gründerzeit Small Deep Chest of Drawers in Solid Walnut, 1900
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Small deep chest of drawers Gründerzeit around 1900 solid walnut Features: Almost cube-shaped
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Chest with Fossil Limestone Top
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning vintage French Bombe chest of drawers of small proportions. Beautiful Satin wood with
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Limestone

Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely small Empire chest in mahogany with satinwood inlays, ebonized details and brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Northern Germany, circa 1835
Located in Greven, DE
Small antique Biedermeier chest of drawers Northern Germany Ash tree Biedermeier around 1835
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Brass Small Chest or Nightstand, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage walnut small chest or nightstand from walnut and brass 1930s, Austria. A stunning
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Mahogany Semainier Called Wellington Chest from 19th Century in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany semainier called wellington chest from the 19th century Very nice small
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique fine quality small C1920 caddy top mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality small C1920 caddy top mahogany chest of drawers. No loose joints or woodworm
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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and Marble, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and with round Marble Ball Feet was
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique 18th Century Small Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and unusually small Louis XVI chest in mahogany offering four drawers with bowed front
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely
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Antique 1820s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Small and Rustic Wood and Brass Chest, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury countryside inspired five-drawers chest of drawers. This amazing item is made
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bedside Table, Small Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers Model 384 Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
bedside table, chest of drawers, console table. Very well made piece of furniture with a very elegant
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers
Located in GB
1880-1900 small side table tea chest of drawers or large table top jewellery cabinet A good looking
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Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
lost. The chest is further detailed with a series of small drawers along the bottom of the chest. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
H 30 in W 57 in D 30 in
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Gothic walnut chest, with an exceptional patina, is a good example of furniture intended to be
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
H 25.99 in W 76.78 in D 25.2 in
Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
beginning of the 19th century. A very nice small rare furniture. The bottom of the chest is spruce, the rest
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Blanket Chests

Materials

Spruce, Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest
Biedermeier Walnut Miniature Blanket Chest
H 9.45 in W 16.93 in D 9.65 in
Mid Century Modern Inspired Limoge Small Chest with ebony veneer and brass inlay
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
The Limoge night stand is a very elegant piece with Mid-Century Modern influences. Made from ebony, it has brass incrustations and tapered metal legs. Its simple silhouette, and its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

SMALL FLORAL & BIRD HAND PAINTED GREEN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, side table sized chest of drawers which was hand
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
Located in New York, NY
Large 19th century pine Colonial blanket chest with iron hardware, interior candle box and
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Antique 1860s American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
H 26 in W 44 in D 22 in
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
urn finial. The top chest with three small drawers, the middle with a carved shell, over four
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20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Lovely Pair of Burr Yew Wood Small Sized Tallboy Chests of Drawers Lamp Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood tall boy chests of
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Early 18th Century Wedding Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean wedding chest Measurements: H.80 – L.156 – P.55 Period: early 18th century Origin: Tyrol
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Early 18th Century Wedding Blanket Chest
Early 18th Century Wedding Blanket Chest
H 31.5 in W 61.42 in D 21.66 in
Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest -16 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb chest called cassone in walnut from the 16th century from the Italian Renaissance Very
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest -16 ° Century
Italian Renaissance Walnut Chest -16 ° Century
H 22.05 in W 71.66 in D 21.26 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Blanket Trunk Chest
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Scandinavian Modern style blanket chest features solid teak construction, brass accented
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Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb English chest from the 17th century in oak composed of 4 panels rare chest due to its
Category

Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels
Oak Chest From 17th Century 4 Panels
H 27.17 in W 53.94 in D 20.48 in
Miniature Victorian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
chest with the two small pieces on the side that flip open to access the drawers. There is a original
Category

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
Small commode
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Very decorative small marquetry commode, Italy, circa 1850. Inlaid with different woods such as
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Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Mahogany

Small commode
Small commode
H 19.69 in W 23.23 in D 11.03 in
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
carved painted panels, at the centre there is a hasp catch The chest stands on small feet and it has a
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing untouched 19thc original paint decorated blanket chest is a small scale
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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Traditional Mahogany Chest-On-Chest by Leighton Hall - Showroom Sample
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
condition. Any minor imperfections are so small, they do not show up in photographs. This chest retails
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2010s Philippine Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST England, circa 1800 Item # 905KUB29A Crafted of a dark and
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
, slotted in between foliate groupings. The robust Renaissance oak chest sits on small block feet, with the
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
H 29.75 in W 49.375 in D 27.125 in
Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
H 12.5 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Brass Bound Campaign Chest, Secret Interior
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century brass bound campaign chest, secret interior This is a beautiful looking and fine
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Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful one-piece painted pine campaign chest of diminutive proportions. The campaign chest
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
H 35.24 in W 37.6 in D 19.1 in
Antique 17th Century Carved Oak Dutch Renaissance Maids Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
resembles the nowadays suitcase. The chest has a small interior compartment with a hatch. Lock and key are
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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Very Small Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of very small chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all very small chests available were constructed with great care. Find 1235 antique and vintage very small chests at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of very small chests available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Very small chests bearing mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Very small chests have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Kai Kristiansen and Planner Group are consistently popular.

How Much are Very Small Chests?

Prices for very small chests start at $107 and top out at $337,723 with the average selling for $2,698.
Questions About Very Small Chests
  • 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.