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Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest with Good Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style wooden chest from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique
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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Important Antique Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and rare American Historical Block Front Chest. In mahogany with pine drawers
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Italian Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular walnut
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, circa 1900. With a
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Antique Early 1900s Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique mid to late 1800s solid cherry Chippendale style American dresser. The secondary wood
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Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
C. 1870
s Antique French Directoire Walnut Side Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a classic French Directoire-style chest of drawers, also known as a commode, reflecting the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mahogany 4 Drawer Serpentine Chest.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century English Georgian mahogany graduated 4-drawer serpentine chest with brush slide
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Marble Top Three Drawer Chest C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Walnut Marble Top Three Drawer Chest with Carved Pulls Unsigned C1890
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Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers, English, Bedroom, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany four drawer bedroom chest
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Functional antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historical chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Dimensions: height 122
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Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Populus Nigra, Austria 1820s
Located in Beograd, RS
sliders, which is a common case with antique furniture.
When purchased the chest of drawers will be
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique 18th century quality oak Jacobean chest of drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 18th century quality oak Jacobean chest of drawers, having a quality oak top above three
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Antique 18th Century Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$2,424 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
condition. The antique Scandinavian chest is made of hand crafted Pinewood, richly carved with delicate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A very fine mid-18th Century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine Chest, having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style painted chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular faux
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Antique Drawer 1920s-1940s / Paulownia chest of drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
used for furniture. Products made by skilled craftsmen with proper care, such as drying to remove
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, France. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the late 19th century, France.
Furniture in very good condition
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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine Antique American Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique American bow front chest with four graduated drawer with oval brass drop pull handles and
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany chest of drawers from around 1890.
Furniture in very good condition, after
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Antique 1890s Scandinavian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English antique oak chest of drawers from the 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This subtle classic English antique chest of drawers is made of oak, and thanks to its size, it can
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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Marble Top Commode Bombe Chest With Marquetry Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage French Louis XV–style commode featuring a serpentine bombe form, intricate marquetry veneer, and a rich green marble top. Detailed with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique British 19th Century Two-Piece Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid Victorian era two piece British campaign chest in solid mahogany with brass flush mount
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique corner chest of drawers, Northern Europe, year around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique corner chest of drawers made of mahogany wood, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
The
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Antique 1880s Scandinavian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Charles X Cartonnier Chest Drawers French Antique Mahogany 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
antiques market in Paris
An antique cartonnier is a piece of furniture used primarily in the 17th and 18th
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Antique 1810s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with the Chest presenting very well.
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20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique White Polychrome Wooden Chest of Drawers with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique White Polychrome Wooden Chest of Drawers with Drawers
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Early 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with a brushing slide
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Antique Vintage Industrial Apothecary Haberdashery Workshop Chest Of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
. - The chest comprises of 36 drawers all with incredible hand-built wooden turned handles, two of which
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Gentleman
s Sporran Chest, Scottish, Sock Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman’s sporran chest. A Scottish, mahogany collector’s cabinet, dating to
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Antique 1850s Scottish Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest Circa 1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century mahogany serpentine chest, circa 1780.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marbre
Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers with a marble top.
Fluted legs decorated with
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Bombe Chest Drawers Antique French Commode 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
antique French furniture
Circa 1880
Three large drawers so ample storage
This has been fully restored by
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Antique 1880s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Bombé Chest With Marble Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé Two-Over-Two Chest in handsome Cherry Finish and having large Dramatic
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
SUBLIME ANTiQUE EDWARDIAN 1910 CHINESE CHINOISERIE PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exact price
This chest of drawers is just about as lovely a piece of Chinoiserie furniture as you will
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Vintage 1910s English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style brass mounted mahogany chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Antique Industrial Watchmakers Workshop Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
and that were originally used to intricately store all of the watchmakers delicate pieces.
- The chest
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Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
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Antique 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak.
Direct from England, a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chinese Luggage Chest Camphor Hand Carved Antique Box 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Chinese camphor chest intricately carved
Circa 1930 on this chest
Would
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Because of its age, the chest
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers, English, Master Bedroom Tallboy, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany master bedroom tallboy dating
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique American Mahogany Chest with Turned Legs, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Mahogany chest with turned legs, Circa 1890.
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe.
Furniture in good condition
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Antique 1880s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers, Josephinim period, Austria 1790s
Located in Beograd, RS
frames all over the chest. The elaborately crafted antique chest of drawers provides three large drawers
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Antique 1790s Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Biedermeier Figured Wood Chest Of Drawers For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
dark top molding runs around the chest below the top drawer and with a matching one around the base
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Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Dutch Oak Chest with Oak Lining
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Dutch oak chest with oak lining.
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique English Satinwood Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Leicester, GB
An elegant English Victorian Satinwood chest of drawers. This original English antique chest has
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian Belle Époque antique Wooden chest of drawers, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Belle Époque antique Wooden chest of drawers, 1900s
Chest of drawers with rectangular base
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800's.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XVI Oak Bachelors Chest c. Late 18th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This antique Louis XVI oak bachelor’s chest, dating to the late 18th century, is a refined example
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 18th-Century English Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning antique English chest of drawers, also known as a dressing chest
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Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Chest of Drawers with Verona Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Italian Bombe dresser. Verona red marble top.
Louis XV style. With bronze mounts.
F-553-344-KS
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Antique 1890s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mahogany commode buffet chest of drawers is truly incredible! If you look at the photos provided, you will
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20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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, 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.
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This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
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Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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