Very Small Chests
Antique 18th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Blanket Chests
Chestnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Blanket Chests
Oak
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Copper
Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Steel
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Antique 1740s Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Limestone
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ash
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood
Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Blanket Chests
Brass
Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Blanket Chests
Spruce, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1860s American American Colonial Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests
Iron
20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Yew
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Fir
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests
Teak
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bone, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Blanket Chests
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Blanket Chests
Pine
2010s Philippine Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests
Iron
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022A 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, 2022Bombay 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.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.