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Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Antique carved oak chest of drawers
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Chest of Drawers / Oak / Rustic / Antique
French oak chest of drawers with two
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique European Chest of Drawers – 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
733 / 5.000
Antique European Chest of Drawers – 19th Century
Origin: Europe, Netherlands
Period
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. We offer a second identical chest of drawers.
Very
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Directoire Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined example of Italian neoclassical furniture, this early 19th-century Directoire chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather
Wood Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
quantity is one. The chest is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and history of antique furniture
Category
Antique 17th Century European Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Monumental German Carved Oak Baroque Marquetry Dowry Chest Coffer 1723
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & monumental antique German Baroque early 18th century dowry chest/coffer, named & dated
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Antique 1720s German Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Antique chest of drawers, circa 1870, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers, France, circa 1870.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Oak Chest on Chest of Drawers 1750 Antique Tallboy Country Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A very rare and strikingly attractive early Georgian oak ‘Chest On Chest’ of drawers in wonderful
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming small-scale Gustavian chest painted in soft, muted tones with clean lines and subtle
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1700
s Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest
Located in Austin, TX
antique chest-on-chest is a stunning piece of furniture that exudes traditional style and elegance
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Chinese Brown Elm Wood and Brass Rectangular Chest Trunk Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite antique Chinese chest, circa early 1920s, which was
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique chest of drawers, France, around 1885.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - dressing table, France, around 1885.
Very good condition, after professional
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
, hallway, or living area, this chest of drawers is more than just furniture—it’s a statement of enduring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Brass
$10,356 / set
Antique American Blanket Chest, circa 1900, Hand-Painted by Lew Hudnall
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Americana- style North American blanket chest with hinged lid, circa 1900. Hand-painted
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Antique Early 1900s North American American Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Silver Chest, English Oak, Steel Bound, Steamer Trunk, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and steel bound steamer trunk, dating to the late
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest
By Army
Navy CSL
Located in Morristown, NJ
A handsome and well-proportioned domed top chest with rich patina, constructed of heavy hardwood
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
18th Century Antique Hand-Painted Tyrolean Chest Trunk in Solid Larch
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique hand-painted tyrolean chest trunk in solid larch of the 18th century.
The chest, very
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Antique 18th Century Italian Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
1800s Lancashire Oak Mule Chest Trunk Blanket Box Antique Cabinet Credenza
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A 19th Century Lancashire Panelled Oak Hardwood Mule Trunk. Heavily worn, warped, and patinated. Mars and wear to all surfaces. Missing many pieces of carved decor, veneer, especiall...
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Antique 19th Century English George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Monumental Antique Georgian Joined Oak Mule Dowry Chest Coffer Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A very good, monumental antique oak mule chest, dowry coffer, Yorkshire, England circa 1720.
This
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Antique 1720s English George I Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique painted grain storage trunk or chest, circa 1840s. Made from poplar with beautiful red
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Blanket Chests
Materials
Poplar
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form. Oak construction on
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman
s chest
Located in Ipswich, GB
Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest, having a quality antique George
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,891 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Style Vintage Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality antique style vintage oak chest of drawers
Featuring solid oak handes and five
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Panelled Chest 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th century carved oak panelled chest, Charles II period, most likely West
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Antique 1680s English Charles II Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Stunning Antique George III Figured Chest on Chest with Greek Key Moulded Top
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique 19th Century Hand Crafted English George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, With Greek
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Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,329 Sale Price
45% Off
Antique Extra Large Adriatic Dowry Chest or Trunk done in hand-painted pine
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Antique Extra Large Adriatic Dowry Chest or
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Antique 1850s Balkan Primitive Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Antique Boho 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into the past with this exquisite Vintage Boho 19th Century Chest of Drawers. Expertly crafted
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
$1,577 Sale Price
46% Off
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
collectors, interior decorators, and lovers of authentic antiques, this chest offers a unique opportunity to
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Antique Early 17th Century German Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
$8,781 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
distinguished antique chest, ideal for country homes, period interiors, or collectors of fine Georgian furniture
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William III, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique carved coffer. An English, oak blanket or linen chest, dating to the
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Antique Early 1700s British William and Mary Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique Folk Art Floral Painted Blanket Chest with Virgin Mary and Child
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ancient painted blanket chest, entirely built in fir wood. Painted Virgin Mary and child on center
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Antique Early 1800s French Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Fir
Large, antique chest, Western Europe, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A large chest from the second half of the 19th century, Western Europe.
Dimensions: height 72 cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Oak
Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Antique Dome Top Chest, Spanish, Leather, Decorative Trunk, Georgian, 1750
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique dome-top chest. A Spanish, leather covered decorative trunk, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Dome Top Marriage Coffer / Chest, Circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th C Dutch marquetry inlaid marriage coffer \ chest c.1836. It is inlaid in various
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest
Category
Antique 16th Century German Medieval Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
$10,917 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Victorian Amboyna Bedside Chests
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique Victorian amboyna bedside chests. They were made in England by Lamb’s
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
$2,704 / set
Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style chest of drawers
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 86cm, width
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 18th century English blacked oak country style trunk or blanket chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique 18th-century English oak chest is a sturdy and functional piece of furniture with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
$3,465 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetail Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C French Hand Painted Distressed Wood Blanket Chest Dovetailed Trunk. Item features
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Antique Fine Quality Chinoiserie Chinese Brass Covered Camphor Wood Chest Coffer
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Chinoiserie or Chinese brass bound/covered camphor wood chest or coffer. So
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
$1,624 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table.
Direct from
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Antique 1820s British Jacobean Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with brass hardware. Created
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Materials
Maple, Cherry
Antique 20th Century Carved Camphorwood Chinese Campaign Chest Trunk w/ Rooster
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful turn of the century hand carved Chinese trunk, uncommon in blonde wood. Heavily patinated, with some uneven finish marks, and some warping of the wood. However, overall...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Antique chest from the mid-19th century, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Large antique chest from the mid-19th century.
Furniture in very good condition, after
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Paneled Lift up Lid Oak Mule Chest Coffer 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian paneled oak coffer mule chest, circa 1760.
The lift up lid with a thumb
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Antique 1760s English George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
it is for blanket chests, etc., but it is also recommended to use the lid and box separately.
The
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$800 Sale Price
46% Off
Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany straight front Chest having moulded edge top above 2
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Storage Chest of Oak with Wood Carvings + Handpaint, Early 19th Century
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
of time, wear and tear.
This chest would go very well with modern art as well as other antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century.
The piece of furniture is in very
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Carved Oak Coffer Trunk Chest Coffee Table Blanket Box c1770
Located in Shreveport, LA
18th century English carved oak coffer trunk chest coffee table blanket box
~Direct from England
Category
Antique 18th Century British Jacobean Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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Antique Chest Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique chest furniture for your home. An item from our selection of antique chest furniture — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 3456 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of antique chest furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of antique chest furniture made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of antique chest furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster
London, Biedermeier and Ken Petersen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Chest Furniture?
The average selling price for a piece of antique chest furniture at 1stDibs is $2,957, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $144,000 for the highest priced.
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 Antique Chest Furniture
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Lane Furniture does indeed make cedar chests. From 1912 to 1987, the American furniture company estimated it had sold around 12 million chests and that number continues to grow with today’s sales. Cedar chests are widely used to store clothing and linen because cedar wood is a natural repellent against moisture and moths. You can shop a collection of Lane cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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