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Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest
Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest

Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition. Hand carved in oak with

Category

17th Century German Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century
European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century

European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

European Walnut Storage Chest, early 19th Century. An early chest with triple brass locks and hand

Category

Early 19th Century European Country Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table

Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee table An attractive piece originally hand Carved and

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Wooden Storage Chest, France, Late 18th Century
Antique Wooden Storage Chest, France, Late 18th Century

Antique Wooden Storage Chest, France, Late 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This storage chest originates from France and dates to the late 18th century, reflecting a

Category

Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna
Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna

Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna Beautiful hand-carved patterns

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Teak Wood Rice Storage Chest from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Antique Teak Wood Rice Storage Chest from Java, Indonesia c. 1900

Antique Teak Wood Rice Storage Chest from Java, Indonesia c. 1900

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This antique Javanese rice storage chest is beautifully crafted from solid teak, showcasing the

Category

Early 1900s Indonesian Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Teak

Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Spanish rustic storage chest in solid chestnut, dating from circa 1880–1920. The front features two

Category

1920s Spanish Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868
Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868

Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Small rustic storage chest of pinewood with green paint, that is worn of at the most exposed places

Category

1860s Swedish Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand

Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand Carved Nuristani Storage Chest
Antique Hand Carved Nuristani Storage Chest

Antique Hand Carved Nuristani Storage Chest

Located in Aartselaar, BE

This antique chest is unique and beautiful, likely handmade in the Nuristan province of northeast

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Steel

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

$2,400Sale Price|50% Off

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Located in Chicago, IL

A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Teak

Antique Storage Chest of Oak with Wood Carvings + Handpaint, Early 19th Century
Antique Storage Chest of Oak with Wood Carvings + Handpaint, Early 19th Century

Antique Storage Chest of Oak with Wood Carvings + Handpaint, Early 19th Century

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Renaissance flat lid storage chest and trunk from the 19th century. It can also be used as a

Category

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century
Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Large Japanese Black Lacquered Storage Chest, 19th Century

Located in Southall, GB

An absolutely stunning large Japanese black lacquered storage chest, 19th century. This chest is

Category

19th Century Asian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Solid Camphorwood Storage Chest
English 19th Century Solid Camphorwood Storage Chest

English 19th Century Solid Camphorwood Storage Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

function comfortably as a blanket chest, end-of-bed storage, or hall piece, while its solid build also

Category

19th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Elm

19th Century Hand-Painted Folk Storage Chest, 1880s
19th Century Hand-Painted Folk Storage Chest, 1880s

19th Century Hand-Painted Folk Storage Chest, 1880s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rectangular wooden chest painted in folk art style. The front panels are richly decorated with

Category

1880s Italian Modern Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Light Brown Antique Storage Chest with Internal Compartment
Light Brown Antique Storage Chest with Internal Compartment

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

Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest
Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest

Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Black & Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Altar Storage Chest Decorate your space with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Elm, Lacquer, Paint

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest

Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest

Located in London, GB

This rare and unusual late Georgian chest of drawers feature 3 bottom oak lined drawers with 3

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware
Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware

Korean Early 20th Century Storage Chest with Silver Plated Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Korean storage chest from the early 20th century, with silver plated brass hardware and

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900
Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900

Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Antique Asian Storage/Blanket/ Hope Chest with Heavy Iron Latch Offered is an excellent

Category

Early 1900s Ming Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved Himalayan Storage Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This rustic storage chest originates from Himachal Pradesh in Northern India, a region rich in

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Industrial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century
Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century

Japanese Woven Willow Storage Chest, ''Yanagi Gori'', Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

An exceptional example of Yanagi Gori — a traditional Japanese storage chest woven from koriyanagi

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Willow

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant small coffer features a floating panel top and two drawers sitting above storage area

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Elm

Antique Korean Elm and Brass Mounted  Tonsu Blanket Storage Chest
Antique Korean Elm and Brass Mounted  Tonsu Blanket Storage Chest

Antique Korean Elm and Brass Mounted Tonsu Blanket Storage Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Korean Blanket chest, elaborately decorated with ornate brass mounts in various geometric

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Tang Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Indonesian Maduran Red Painted & Gilded Tall Cabinet or Storage Chest
Antique Indonesian Maduran Red Painted & Gilded Tall Cabinet or Storage Chest

Antique Indonesian Maduran Red Painted & Gilded Tall Cabinet or Storage Chest

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Indonesian Maduran red hand painted & gilded tall cabinet or storage chest

Category

19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a piece of storage furniture called a "kurumanagamochi," a traditional Japanese piece of

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This storage furniture, known as a "kurumanagamochi" (cartridge), has been used in Japan since

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean wood chest desk made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) circa late 19th century (end of Joseon

Category

19th Century Korean Other Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Rustic Pine Chest, 1900s
Rustic Pine Chest, 1900s

Rustic Pine Chest, 1900s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A simple hand-crafted pine storage chest with dovetail joints, iron lock plate, and a charming

Category

Early 1900s Italian Modern Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Painted Chest from Belgium Army
Painted Chest from Belgium Army

Painted Chest from Belgium Army

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th-century original painted wood storage chest from the Belgium Army. With iron joints and

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Edwardian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Country Painted Blanket Chest or Coffee Table
Antique Country Painted Blanket Chest or Coffee Table

Antique Country Painted Blanket Chest or Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

functional for storage. The chest will make a great storage chest or a coffee table.

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box
Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box

Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box

Located in Potters Bar, GB

diamond designs on the three panels Great storage chest and can also function as a coffee or side table

Category

17th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century
Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century

Brutalist Alpine Chest, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This 19th-century Alpine storage chest is a striking example of vernacular craftsmanship. Hand-hewn

Category

19th Century French Brutalist Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Packing Trunk / Storage chest with

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

Vintage Boho 19th Century Pine Blanket Chest
Vintage Boho 19th Century Pine Blanket Chest

Vintage Boho 19th Century Pine Blanket Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

and full of personality. Perfect as a storage chest or decorative accent, this piece adds warmth and

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

Located in Houston, TX

is in beautiful original condition and full of character. A great storage chest blankets, linens

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers

Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers

Located in New York, NY

nice patina to the red lacquer and paint work. Fujian China 1900 Side table, End table, Storage chest

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

a storage chest for textiles or documents. Timeless in character, this tansu resonates with today’s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard
Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard

Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard

Located in Harderwijk, NL

as a coffee table, TV stand, hallway furniture, or toy/storage chest. Large, heavy, impressive, and

Category

16th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest
Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

decorative storage chest adding rustic character and historical charm to any interior. Dimension: Height

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak
17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak

17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

-century wedding chest can be used functionally as a small storage chest for a bedroom or bathroom or

Category

17th Century French Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

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Antique Storage Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique storage chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique storage chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique storage chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique storage chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique storage chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Europa Antiques produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Storage Chest?

An antique storage chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,759, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? 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. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Antique Storage Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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