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Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Very Rare Handles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional mid Victorian military Campaign chest of
Category

1860s English Campaign Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Oak

Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Very Rare Handles
Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Very Rare Handles

Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Very Rare Handles

$7,539
Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Wood and Brass Handles, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
Walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebonized wood and brass handles, 1820s.
Category

1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Wood and Brass Handles, 1820s
Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Wood and Brass Handles, 1820s

Walnut Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Wood and Brass Handles, 1820s

$6,175
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Top Chest of 5 Drawers Wooden Handles
Located in King s Lynn, GB
An early Victorian (circa 1837-1860) Mahogany Chest of Drawers with wooden plain knob handles
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Top Chest of 5 Drawers Wooden Handles
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Top Chest of 5 Drawers Wooden Handles

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Inlaid Top Chest of 5 Drawers Wooden Handles

$959
Napoleon III Black Durmast Wood Golden Bronze Handles French Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Napoleon III black durmast wood golden bronze handles French chest of drawers. Chest of drawers
Category

Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Black Durmast Wood Golden Bronze Handles French Chest of Drawers
Napoleon III Black Durmast Wood Golden Bronze Handles French Chest of Drawers

Napoleon III Black Durmast Wood Golden Bronze Handles French Chest of Drawers

$4,156
circa 1810 to 1830 German Oak Gray Painted Chest with Side Handles
Located in Round Top, TX
This is an Early 19th century chest with simple carved design and the three drawers. The brass
Category

Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Oak

Antique circa 1810 to 1830 German Oak Gray Painted Chest with Side Handles
circa 1810 to 1830 German Oak Gray Painted Chest with Side Handles

circa 1810 to 1830 German Oak Gray Painted Chest with Side Handles

$8,500
Large Antique Scottish Victorian Mahogany Chest Of 6 Drawers Tiger Wood Handles
Located in King s Lynn, GB
Here we have a Large Antique Scottish Victorian (1837-1901) solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with 6
Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Scottish Victorian Mahogany Chest Of 6 Drawers Tiger Wood Handles
Large Antique Scottish Victorian Mahogany Chest Of 6 Drawers Tiger Wood Handles

Large Antique Scottish Victorian Mahogany Chest Of 6 Drawers Tiger Wood Handles

$1,370
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode, Chest, Bronze Handles
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 19th century French Louis XVI style chest is constructed of solid walnut and features
Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode, Chest, Bronze Handles
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode, Chest, Bronze Handles

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode, Chest, Bronze Handles

$3,995
Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely, characterful example of a good late-17th century oak chest of drawers with an exceptional
Category

1660s English Baroque Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Oak

Antique Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular
Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular

Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular

$6,854
19th Century Chest of Drawers and Doors in Wood with Original Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century chest of drawers and doors in wood with original bronze handles.
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers and Doors in Wood with Original Bronze Handles
19th Century Chest of Drawers and Doors in Wood with Original Bronze Handles

19th Century Chest of Drawers and Doors in Wood with Original Bronze Handles

$7,719
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Inlay Brass Handles Chest of 8 Drawers Storage Cabinet
Located in King s Lynn, GB
Here we have a Queen Anne, Circa 1710 (315 Years old), Walnut Chest of Drawers. This character
Category

1710s British Queen Anne Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Inlay Brass Handles Chest of 8 Drawers Storage Cabinet
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Inlay Brass Handles Chest of 8 Drawers Storage Cabinet

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Inlay Brass Handles Chest of 8 Drawers Storage Cabinet

$2,947
Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A mahogany Georgian chest on chest with orignal drop handles terminating on bracket feet. Comes in
Category

18th Century Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture
Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture

Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture

$2,261
Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
American pine blanket chest with rope handles.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Pine, Rope

Pine Blanket Chest
Pine Blanket Chest

Pine Blanket Chest

$1,800
Georgian Style Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
two short over seven long drawers, each with brass handles. The chest has blind fretwork to the top
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Chest on Chest
Georgian Style Chest on Chest

Georgian Style Chest on Chest

$2,056
Campaign Chest or Marine Chest in Camphor Wood circa 1900, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
quality chest with two side handles which were necessary at the time for transport in superb condition
Category

Early 1900s British Campaign Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Wood

Campaign Chest or Marine Chest in Camphor Wood circa 1900, England
Campaign Chest or Marine Chest in Camphor Wood circa 1900, England

Campaign Chest or Marine Chest in Camphor Wood circa 1900, England

$1,544 / set
19th Century Pine Campaign Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with a decorative apron and brass strapping. The chest has four brass handles with a bat shaped plate
Category

Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Chest Handles

19th Century Pine Campaign Chest
19th Century Pine Campaign Chest

19th Century Pine Campaign Chest

$950
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century burr walnut secretaire chest on chest with original brass handles and canted
Category

18th Century English Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest

$11,995
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An English country house mahogany silver chest with the original brass handles including the lovely
Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Silver Chest

$3,358
19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest
Located in Sherborne, GB
handles. This useful chest which can be used as a coffee table as well as for storage, has a pleasing
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest
19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest

19th Century, Antique English Camphor Chest

$1,206
Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
brushing slide with small ring pull handles. The bottom chest below has three graduated long drawers
Category

Early 18th Century Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest

Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest

$11,241
Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Georgian chest on chest Mahogany serpentine tall boy or chest on chest
Category

Early 1800s Georgian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800
Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800

Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800

$1,919
George III Oak Chest on Chest, 18th C
Located in Astoria, NY
George III oak chest on chest with brass handles raised on on bracket feet, having cavetto cornice
Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Chest on Chest, 18th C
George III Oak Chest on Chest, 18th C

George III Oak Chest on Chest, 18th C

$4,150
Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A mahogany Georgian chest on chest with orignal drop handles terminating on bracket feet. Comes in
Category

1820s Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture
Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture

Mahogany Georgian Chest on Chest 1820 English Furniture

$2,261
Antique Georgian Style Serpentine Fronted Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique serpentine fronted chest on chest, made in England & dating from around the
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Style Serpentine Fronted Chest on Chest
Antique Georgian Style Serpentine Fronted Chest on Chest

Antique Georgian Style Serpentine Fronted Chest on Chest

$2,261
Antique Bowfront Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A George III figured mahogany bow-front chest with the original handles, splay feet and oak lined
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bowfront Chest
Antique Bowfront Chest

Antique Bowfront Chest

$3,495
BRITISH CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in New York, NY
From the 1800's, a teak wood two-part Campaign chest with brass inset handles. Typical of British
Category

19th Century English Antique Chest Handles

BRITISH CAMPAIGN CHEST
BRITISH CAMPAIGN CHEST

BRITISH CAMPAIGN CHEST

$12,350
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest English, circa 1790
Located in Huntington, NY
, graduating in Size. With a crown molding above a Dental carved molding. This Chest has solid Brass handles
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest English, circa 1790
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest English, circa 1790

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest English, circa 1790

$9,350
Spanish Revival Tooled Leather Wood Chest, 19th C
Located in Astoria, NY
Spanish Revival Tooled Leather and Wood Dome Top Chest with two iron drop handles, 19th century
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Iron

Spanish Revival Tooled Leather Wood Chest, 19th C
Spanish Revival Tooled Leather Wood Chest, 19th C

Spanish Revival Tooled Leather Wood Chest, 19th C

$850
Rustic Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
panel carved with flowers and leaves, the chest has iron carrying handles and stands on small feet and
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Pine

Rustic Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Rustic Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table

Rustic Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table

$781
19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century oak and iron-bound silver chest, applied with handles and corner brackets, opening to
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest
19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest

19th Century Oak and Iron Bound Silver Chest

$1,535
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
handles and side carrying handles. Turned feet. This was possibly converted from a regular chest to a
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest

$4,800
Georgian Walnut Chest Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
short and two long drawers all with oak lined drawers, with brass swan handles. The chest stands on
Category

18th Century European Georgian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Walnut Chest Drawers
Georgian Walnut Chest Drawers

Georgian Walnut Chest Drawers

$2,570
18th Century French Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
of the chest) from Paris, original bronze handles.
Category

18th Century French Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Chest
18th Century French Chest

18th Century French Chest

$10,610
Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful chest with all original handles and hardware
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

Tall Chest of Drawers
Tall Chest of Drawers

Tall Chest of Drawers

$4,800
19th Century Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
inset handles. These chests were made for travel, historically for military campaigns, as they break
Category

19th Century English British Colonial Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Wood

19th Century Campaign Chest
19th Century Campaign Chest

19th Century Campaign Chest

$3,600
Small George II Chest
Located in London, GB
A small George II mahogany chest, original handles and escutcheons, circa 1750.
Category

18th Century Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Small George II Chest
Small George II Chest

Small George II Chest

$5,415
George II Walnut Chest
Located in Kent, Dover
An English George II walnut chest, with original handles and superb mirror veneers.
Category

1750s English Antique Chest Handles

George II Walnut Chest
George II Walnut Chest

George II Walnut Chest

$4,112
Heal s Chest-of-Drawers
Located in London, GB
AN ARTS & CRAFTS OAK CHEST-OF-DRAWERS, ORIGINAL BRASS HANDLES, ATTRIBUTED TO HEAL’S, CIRCA 1900.
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Chest Handles

Heal s Chest-of-Drawers
Heal s Chest-of-Drawers

Heal s Chest-of-Drawers

$4,386
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany fold over top bachelors chest with original brass handles. Circa 1770
Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest

$2,399
George III Bachelor s Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
George III mahogany flip-top bachelor's chest with pierced brass handles, a kneehole desk
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Chest Handles

George III Bachelor s Chest
George III Bachelor s Chest

George III Bachelor s Chest

$5,700
Storage Chest, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Storage chest with iron side handles and lock in the lid. The setting in gray-blue with silver
Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Wood

Storage Chest, 18th Century
Storage Chest, 18th Century

Storage Chest, 18th Century

$1,900
Regency Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
handles. These chests were used in British officer barracks in different parts of the world.
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Campaign Chest
Regency Mahogany Campaign Chest

Regency Mahogany Campaign Chest

$5,800
English Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th Century English painted chest of drawers. Awaiting brass handles. 1820 Reference: 4965
Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Pine

English Chest of Drawers
English Chest of Drawers

English Chest of Drawers

$1,089
French Multi Drawer Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good French original painted pine multi drawer chest, 1840. Missing handles will be replaced
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Pine

French Multi Drawer Chest
French Multi Drawer Chest

French Multi Drawer Chest

$3,358
Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th C. British Campaign camphor wood sea chest with brass straps and handles, replaced lock
Category

19th Century British Campaign Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Brass

Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest
Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

Late 19th C. British Campaign Camphor Wood Sea Chest

$2,400
Walnut Veneered Baroque Chest, Second Half of the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest with iron handles and star-shaped decor at the front and on the rounded lid. The
Category

18th Century European Baroque Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Veneered Baroque Chest, Second Half of the 18th Century
Walnut Veneered Baroque Chest, Second Half of the 18th Century

Walnut Veneered Baroque Chest, Second Half of the 18th Century

$5,344
19th Century Cabinet Makers Pine Tool Chest with Fitted Interior
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Super quality cabinet makers tool chest circa 1870. Intentionally understated pine chest with rope
Category

1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Pine

19th Century Cabinet Makers Pine Tool Chest with Fitted Interior
19th Century Cabinet Makers Pine Tool Chest with Fitted Interior

19th Century Cabinet Makers Pine Tool Chest with Fitted Interior

$1,576
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
extinct) woodworm holes have been treated as a precaution. The chest has early gilt ormolu handles, which
Category

18th Century Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers

Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers

$6,712
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
large drawers, above one long drawer, each with brass handles. The bottom half of the chest has a
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest

$2,673
English Painted Five Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English painted bowfront chest of drawers with wooden handles. Chest features two
Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Wood

English Painted Five Drawer Chest
English Painted Five Drawer Chest

English Painted Five Drawer Chest

$1,770
Bleached Double bow front chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bleached Double bow front chest of drawers, original handles
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Wood

Bleached Double bow front chest
Bleached Double bow front chest

Bleached Double bow front chest

$8,995
ANGLO-INDIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in New York, NY
EARLY 19TH CENTURY ELM MILITARY CHEST WITH DROP HANDLES
Category

19th Century British Antique Chest Handles

ANGLO-INDIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS
ANGLO-INDIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS

ANGLO-INDIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS

$15,000
Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
below all with brass drop handles. The chest has a decorative apron to the bottom standing on splayed
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers

Victorian Mahogany Bowfront Chest Drawers

$1,364
Welsh Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
smooth running drawers with original turned ebony handles. The chest has wonderful form and displays
Category

Early 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Welsh Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Welsh Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Welsh Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$2,049
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
graduated drawers each with brass swan neck handles. The chest stands on nicely shaped serpentine bracket
Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest

$7,539
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
over three long drawers, each with fell figured fronts and brass handles, the chest stands on elegant
Category

1830s Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest

$1,226
Marquertry inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
with well-cast handles. The chest having marquetry inlaid scenes to the drawers and to either side. All
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Walnut

Marquertry inlaid chest of drawers
Marquertry inlaid chest of drawers

Marquertry inlaid chest of drawers

$7,347
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III style mahogany chest of drawers. The top of the chest has a
Category

Early 20th Century English George III Antique Chest Handles

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

$2,399
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Antique Chest Handles For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique chest handles for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chest handles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Antique chest handles have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chest handles bearing Georgian or Empire hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Matthieu Criaerd and Morris Co. each produced beautiful antique chest handles that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Chest Handles?

Antique chest handles can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,877, while the lowest priced sells for $695 and the highest can go for as much as $90,951.

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.

Questions About Antique Chest Handles
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To 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 I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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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