Antique Chest 1800s
1810s French Restauration Antique Chest 1800s
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Chest 1800s
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Chest 1800s
Wood
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Chest 1800s
19th Century Swedish Antique Chest 1800s
19th Century Swedish Antique Chest 1800s
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chest 1800s
Marble
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Chest 1800s
Marble
Early 19th Century English Antique Chest 1800s
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Chest 1800s
Wood
19th Century American Antique Chest 1800s
Pine
1780s American Primitive Antique Chest 1800s
Pine
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Chest 1800s
Mahogany
1870s French Louis XV Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chest 1800s
Bronze
Early 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Chest 1800s
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Chest 1800s
Brass
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Romantic Antique Chest 1800s
Metal
Early 19th Century English Campaign Antique Chest 1800s
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Antique Chest 1800s
Brass
19th Century Industrial Antique Chest 1800s
Elm
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Chest 1800s
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Chestnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Chestnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Chest 1800s
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Chest 1800s
Iron
Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Chest 1800s
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Chest 1800s
Birch
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chest 1800s
Elm
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chest 1800s
Elm
Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
1820s Italian Empire Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chest 1800s
Metal
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
1860s North American Country Antique Chest 1800s
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Chest 1800s
Pine
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Chest 1800s
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Chest 1800s
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest 1800s
Pine
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Wood
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chest 1800s
Cedar
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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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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