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Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
English 18th Century Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English 18th century oak chest on chest, with cove and dentil cornice, the top section with two
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early English Oak Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Early English oak chest: joined English paneled coffer, constructed in the late 17th or early 18th
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early English Oak Chest
Early English Oak Chest
H 22 in W 44 in D 19 in
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
Category

Antique 18th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
Located in Kettering, GB
An oak chest on legs, 18th century, comprising three long drawers with brass drop handles and
Category

Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
H 42.72 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
17th Century French Oak Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb 17th century French chest decorated with patterns of rosettes within circle carvings on the
Category

Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century French Oak Chest
17th Century French Oak Chest
H 21.26 in W 63.78 in D 21.26 in
18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 18th Century oak chest on stand, the moulded edge cornice above two short over
Category

Antique 1770s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
H 42 in W 36 in D 18.75 in
Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Jacobean oak chest on later stand, chest fitted with four graduated drawers, on stand with
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
H 60.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Walnut chest on chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and three long
Category

Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut chest on chest
Walnut chest on chest
H 61.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
English Oak Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is crossbanded with a mahogany banded on the top and all drawer fronts. The top has
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chest
English Oak Chest
H 47 in W 40 in D 21 in
Early 18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare early 18th century oak chest. Stood on its original turned stand. Retaining fine
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Antique 1710s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
Early 18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 21.26 in
17th Century Double Locks Oak Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb 17th century oak chest with double locks and very beautiful irons. Double-locked safes are
Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Double Locks Oak Chest
17th Century Double Locks Oak Chest
H 22.05 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely
Category

Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
H 29.93 in W 50.01 in D 22.84 in
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
is a shallow, oak till. Construction The chest is of joined, 'clamp-front' construction
Category

Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest on stand, an English, Early Georgian, oak chest of drawers dating to the
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The front of this English oak blanket chest has three recessed panels framed with molded edges and
Category

Antique 1770s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II walnut chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above two over three graduated
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 70.63 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
circa 1900-1910 English Edwardian blanket chest from England. The top is paneled, and follows down
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
H 22.75 in W 42 in D 18 in
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid George III chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above delicately crafted
Category

Antique 1790s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 42.5 in D 21.25 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Located in Delft, NL
Large Dutch Oak blanket chest, ca 1700 Dutch oak blanket chest from the late 17th Century/early
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
H 34.65 in W 67.72 in D 22.05 in
Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
A Jacobean oak mule chest Antique English 17th century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest circa 1660 A
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
Located in Albignasego, IT
Chest-Coffer in Oak H.47 cm – L.71 cm – D.45 cm Antique chest-chest in oak wood. The lid has the
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Antique 1730s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
H 18.51 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine 18th century mahogany chest on chest of excellent proportions. This Georgian chest is
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.46 in W 39.97 in D 19.1 in
English Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak two over four drawer campaign chest in two sections, the graduated drawers with incised
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Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Campaign Chest
English Oak Campaign Chest
H 42.13 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Antique Georgian Oak Blanket Chest On Stand With Drawers Circa 1750
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Georgian oak chest on stand with two drawers of handsome proportions. Circa 1750. *Free
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century Oak Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Mid 18th century oak chest of drawers, the double moulded edge top above a selection of five long
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Antique 1770s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest
18th Century Oak Chest
H 32 in W 30 in D 18 in
Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th
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Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century oak blanket chest from England. The chest has a quadruple paneled top with molded
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
H 24.13 in W 56.25 in D 23.13 in
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 17th century antique panelled oak coffer/chest with three panels to the front, two panels
Category

Antique 17th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
Antique 17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer/Chest
H 26.19 in W 48.82 in D 21.07 in
Rare Antique George II Oak Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare Queen Anne or George II era Oak Chest of Drawers on Stand, made in England
Category

Antique 1720s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Oak Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th Century Georgian oak tall chest. It has a two board top, following down to a two over three
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

18th Century  Oak Chest
18th Century  Oak Chest
H 43 in W 39.25 in D 20.88 in
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century English oak chest on chest with lovely crown molding around the top, following down to
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
H 67.38 in W 38.38 in D 20.25 in
Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet. Item features is a nice
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest. Born in the late 18th / early 19th century
Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Iron

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and historic 17th century English carved oak dowry chest. Made
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Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
H 32.25 in W 57.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box. An English, oak chest on stand, dating to the 17th century and later
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Antique 1690s British William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
H 71 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique chest-on-chest, english georgian period, oak, cornice, 8 drawers, 1700s, 18th
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne
Category

Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Period Oak Chest of Drawers This Charming Old Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Period oak chest of drawers This charming old oak Georgian chest of drawers started life as a
Category

Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and
Category

Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 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

Early 18th Century Carved Oak Dutch Maids Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This solid oak carved chest was made in circa 1720 and originated in the Netherlands. It is made
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
. A beautiful example of a French Renaissance period offering is this carved oak chest from the 1500s
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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
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A Jacobean style oak chest of drawers raised on four large bun
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 39 in D 21 in
Trendy Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers trendy oak with 7 drawers in solid oak wood, drawers with easy glide system on
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Trendy Oak Chest of Drawers
Trendy Oak Chest of Drawers
H 54.53 in W 25.52 in D 18.23 in
Mid-17th Century English Carved Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Alpharetta, GA
circa mid-17th century, England.   Antique Charles II Carved Oak Coffer / Chest / Trunk, circa
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Antique Mid-17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century oak mule chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century oak mule chest, the rectangular top opens on the original steel hinges to reveal a
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Antique 1750s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century oak mule chest
18th Century oak mule chest
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 21.75 in
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This charming old oak Georgian chest of drawers started life as a book press sadly the press which
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Antique Late 18th Century George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 34 in D 19 in
German Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two drawer oak chest on stand from Germany features the geometric panels common in furniture
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Antique 17th Century German Black Forest Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

German Chest on Stand
German Chest on Stand
H 39 in W 46.5 in D 24 in
c. 1765-80 George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, c.1765-80, English. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Comprised
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four paneled graduated drawers with wood knobs. Raised on stile feet.
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Antique 1670s English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers
Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers
H 36.5 in W 38 in D 23 in
Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4768 exceptional George III mahogany chest on chest, having dentil carved cornice above 2 short
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Georgian 18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy having a moulded edge top above two
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Antique 17th Century Carved Oak Dutch Renaissance Maids Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This solid oak carved chest was made in the Netherlands during the Renaissance period. It was
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Small Baroque Chest in Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 18th century Dimensions: 38.5? wide x 19? deep x 20.5? tall Restoration includes: • Structural + joint repair (if...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Baroque Chest in Oak
Small Baroque Chest in Oak
H 20.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
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Chest On Chest Oak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest on chest oak for your home. Each chest on chest oak for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are many kinds of the chest on chest oak you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest on chest oak, those designed in Georgian, Baroque and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest on chest oak over the years, but those crafted by Joseph Bramah are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chest On Chest Oak?

A chest on chest oak can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,508, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 Chest On Chest Oak
  • 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.
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    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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