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Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of swedish Gustavian style chests from circa 1890 with rich light gray painted finish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Carved Diamond Motifs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century with three drawers each
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Pair of Italian Bidermeir Style Chests of Drawers Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Italian chests of drawers made in the late 19th or early 20th century, in the Biedermaier
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper drawer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, 19th Century Blue Gustavian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer.
Three drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer.
Three drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of burr walnut chests in the George I style
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of burr walnut chest of drawers in the George I style, the crossbanded quarter venered top
Category
2010s British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, Choice of Lacquer Finish
By Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Handsome pair of six ( 6 ) drawer chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. An Iconic
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Pair of Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of antique Dutch marquetry bombe' bedside chests of drawers, circa 1790 in
Category
Antique 1790s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Gustavian Style Swedish Off White Painted Three-Drawer Breakfront Chests, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chests from the 20th century with off white / beige
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Biedermeier Style Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Biedermeier Style Commodes
Category
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Pair of Italian Painted Commodes
Located in London, GB
A pair of painted Italian commodes
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Aesthetic Movement Commodes and...
PAIR Extraordinary Antique English Inlaid Yew wood Q.A. style Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This extraordianry PAIR of Antique English inlaid and crossbanded Yew wood Bachelor's Chests were
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut, Pine, Yew
Pair of Kurt Østervig Teak Chest of Drawers, Emmaboda Möbelfabrik, Late 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
A rare vintage pair of chest of drawers designed by the renowned Danish designer Kurt Østervig
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Bedside Chests of Drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
A pair of bedside chests of drawers David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Dated 1957, Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bedside Chests of Drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
A pair of bedside chests of drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet.
Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Walnut Veneered Biedermeier-Style Chests of Drawers, 19th-21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier-style chests of drawers with three drawers, walnut veneered fronts and
Category
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Located in London, England
A splendid pair of chests of drawers/commodes which are very well-made Swedish furniture pieces and
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of English Burr Walnut Bedside Chests or Night Stands
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of English bedside chests or night stands featuring burr walnut tops and facades
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of French provincial Louis XV-Style Bombe’ walnut chest of drawers
Located in Houston, TX
bedside chests or
As a pair in a family room or living area. They have a casual
But elegant vibe. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage American Richly Carved and Painted Wood Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American two-drawer painted and carved wood chests. This pair of American chests
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of
Petronille" Chest of Drawers, France 1960
s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
A pair of "Pétronille" chest of drawers by Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison in Oak and Bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Three Drawer European Chests Painted with Gold Wash
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of three drawer European chests painted with a gold wash, tapered legs and Swedish style.
Category
20th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Mid 20th C. Walnut, Burlwood and Brass Campaign Style Bachelor Chests - a Pair
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers were manufactured in the Mid 20th Century by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Pair of 19th Century Bleached
Painted Wood Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of bleached and painted wood sides chests from the 19th century. This antique pair of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Primavera Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of FOIL LABELED "Primavera" tall chests designed by George Nelson and manufactured by Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Linen White Lacquered Bachelor Chests Nightstands Dressers Vintage
By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Newly lacquered, including inside of all drawers, in a lovely linen white, pair of bachelor chests
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
John Stuart Modern Chest - Pair Available, Choice of Lacquer Finish
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful three (3) drawer chest/commode by John Stuart, circa 1940's. Striking case design with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish bedside chests in the Gustavian style. Three drawers, brass hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Danish 1820s Light Gray Painted Two-Drawer Chests with Semi-Columns, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Danish two-drawer chests from circa 1820 with light gray painted finish, carved fluted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Painted Chests with Carved Details, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful pair of Scandinavian chests of drawers dating to circa 1920, showcasing classic
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Art Deco Chests of Drawers English circa 1925 Burr Walnut
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco chests of drawers. Burr and figured walnut sunburst veneers with satin birch and
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Pair, Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with traditional carved dentil moldings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian White Chest of Drawers Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kent Coffey Sequence Mid Century Walnut and Brass 3 Drawer Chests, a Pair
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Sequence mid century walnut and brass 3 drawer chests - A pair
Each chest measures: 36
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, 19th Century Blue Swedish Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer.
Three drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique c.1900 Pair of Georgian Revival Painted Chests of Drawers – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique c.1900 Pair of Georgian Revival Painted Chests of Drawers – Fine Quality Furniture
A fine
Category
Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Magnificent pair of Directoire Style Commodes
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent pair of Directoire Style Commodes on sabre tapered legs
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of 1950s Bow-Fronted Swedish Mahogany Chests of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in London, GB
A pair of bow-fronted Swedish chests of drawers from the 1950s, these mahogany chests of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV style chests of drawers in lacquer and bronze. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV and Asian style “sauteuse” chests of drawers, in lacquer and gilt bronze, with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
A Pair of Empire Style Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A Pair of highly figured mahogany veneered bedside cabinets, each with six drawers and mounted with
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Ebonized Chests of Drawer by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
A sensational and rare pair of chests designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. This pair
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of Mailfert Directoire Style Commodes
By André Mailfert
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Andre Mailfert commodes of fine quality in the Directoire style. In ebonised solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Pair of Lacqered Marble-top Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding pair of lacquered marble-top commodes, each commode depicting different scenes
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Pair Of Italian Neo Classical Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of impressive Italian commode in the Neo Classical manner. With gesso and distemper paints
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of 1950s Swedish Ebonised Chest of Drawers by David Rosen for Bodafors
By David Rosén, Bodafors
Located in London, England
A pair of mid century ebonised chests of drawers designed by David Rosen for Bodafors Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Near-Pair of Hungarian Raised Chests, Beautiful Original Hand-Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a delightful near-pair of Hungarian chests with their original artistic hand-paint finish
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ebonized and Gilt Gold Louis XV Style Commode Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of ebonized and gilt gold Louis XV style commode chests. A fine custom quality pair of ebony
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Italian Pair of Walnut Side-Chests with Decoratively Paneled Drawer Fronts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of walnut wood side chests from the mid 20th century. This pair of vintage commodes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chests
By Queen Anne
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptionally fine and rare antique English oyster veneer laburnum and walnut Queen Anne
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Pair of Two-Drawer Raised Console Chests, Neoclassical Style Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of bleached wood two-drawer chests, neoclassical in style. This vintage pair of
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Monumental Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes / Chests Louis XVI Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A beautiful pair of Russian step up neoclassical style, four by four drawer chest or commodes in
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Neoclassical Style Elegant Cream and Neutral Painted Wood Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American two-drawer chests. This pair of commodes have been designed with
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Marquetry Commodes or Side Table Chests, Ca. 1930s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of petit French two drawer chests or side tables with elaborate marquetry on cabriole legs
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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A Pair Of Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of a pair of chests available for sale. Each of these unique a pair of chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 4220 antique and vintage a pair of chests in-stock, while there are 65 modern editions to choose from as well. A pair of chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Hollywood Regency a pair of chests are consistently popular styles. Baker Furniture Company, Edward Wormley and George Nelson each produced beautiful a pair of chests that are worth considering.
How Much are A Pair Of Chests?
A pair of chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,801, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $989,645.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 A Pair Of 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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. - How do you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
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