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Primitive Antique Pine Painted Grain Blanket Chest Storage Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique painted grain storage chest. Made from pine with beautiful color. Mounted to wheels
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Pair Antique British Military Leather Chests with Insignia, circa 1920-1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique British military leather luggage chests with insignia of warrant officer or regimental
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather
Antique Ship
s Chest, English, Pine, Merchant, Tool Trunk, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ship's chest. An English, pine merchant or tool trunk, dating to the early
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Circa 1800 Extra Long Antique Original Paint European Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, European clothes trunk or marriage coffer chest with Acanthus leaf painting
I have recently purchased a
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Early 1800s European George III Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th C Chestnut Dovetailed Primitive Wooden Storage Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C Chestnut Dovetailed Primitive Wooden Storage Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features hand
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19th Century Primitive Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Chestnut
Early Antique French Hand Carved Coffer, Linen Chest or Trunk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French oak Jacobean style hinged coffer with molded plank edge top, stunning decoratively carved front panel consisting of lovely gothic motif or replicating stained glass windows. W...
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Early 1800s French Jacobean Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Walnut
Small Antique Carriage Chest, Victorian, Metal Bound, Pine Trunk, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique carriage chest. An English, Victorian, metal-bound pine trunk dating to the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Brass, Case, 19th Century, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and brass bound case, dating to the late 19th
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Inlaid Hope Chest Trunk, circa 1836
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19th century Italian inlaid hope chest trunk. Beautifully inlaid decoration including
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Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Railway Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Mail Trunk, GWR, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique railway carriage chest. An English, pine mail trunk with GWR detail, dating to
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Carriage Chest, English, Pine, Bound Travel Trunk, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage chest. An English, pine bound travel trunk, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Dome Topped Chest, English, Pine, Shipping Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dome topped chest. An English, pine and iron bound shipping trunk, dating to the
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Spanish Dome Top Leather Brass Studded Marriage Chest or Travel Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Spanish dome top leather brass studded marriage chest or travel trunk
This is a very attractive
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Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Chests And Trunks
19th C. Chinese Export Camphorwood Chest with Green Leather Exterior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century Chinese Camphor wood trunk, made for export. With applied leather exterior handpainted with various flowers and decorated with brass nailhead trim. On turned feet.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Steamer Trunk, English, Cedar, Shipping Chest, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique steamer trunk. An English, cedar and bentwood shipping chest, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Bentwood, Cedar
Antique Carriage Trunk, American, Spruce, Chest, AE Meek, circa 1890, Western
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage trunk. An American, spruce chest by A.E. Meek of Colorado and dating to
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Dusky Peachy Pink Painted Sailor
s Sea Chest, 19Th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE PAINTED SEAMAN’S TRUNK/COFFEE TABLE
A decorative and useful chest of large proportions
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Small Antique Oak Money Chest Trunk with Wrought Iron Details, circa 1700
Located in Round Top, TX
This small trunk or chest is heavily embellished with hand-wrought iron details, including cut-out
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Chests And Trunks
Antique Coffer, Large, English Oak, Joined Chest, Charles II Trunk, circa 1685
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coffer, a late 17th century, English oak, joined chest. A Charles II trunk
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17th Century English Charles II Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Hand Carved Tibetan Oak Chest or Trunk with Original Hardware
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a very old 19th century hand carved oak trunk or chest from Tibet. It still has its
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19th Century Tibetan Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
Antique Pine Trunk, Victorian, Blanket Chest, Box Early 20th Century, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pine trunk, an English, Victorian blanket chest or box dating to the turn of the
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Original Antique Victorian Leather Elm
Canvas Steamer Trunk Chest Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1880 English Elm strapped with Wrought Iron rivets, leather handled, canvas steamer trunk with period serial number
This is...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Elm
Antique Shipwright
s Chest, Pine Tool Box Trunk, W.G. Pollard Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique shipwright's chest, a stained pine tool box trunk bearing the name 'W.G. Pollard
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Pine
Antique Victorian Dome Top Chest Steamer Trunk Embossed Metal Oak w Insert
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian domed steamer wardrobe trunk with insert. Made of embossed metal panels, cast iron hardware, oak banding and leather handles.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
19th Century Antique Victorian Tooled Leather
Oak Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive Victorian era dome top steamer trunk, circa 1870s. Features a tooled leather and oak frame with geometric diamond pattern metal trim. Lock patented in 1876.
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1870s Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Dome Top Chest Steamer Trunk Embossed Metal Oak with Insert
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare original Victorian dome top or hump back steamer trunk. Includes original inserts with scenes. Made from metal with oak trim, embossed hardware and leather handles.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Dowry Chest, Toile De Jouy Lined, Early 19th-Late 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Gorgeous 18th-19th century French Provincial marriage or dowry chest of a nice, smaller size
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather, Textile, Wood
Antique American Pink Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th Century wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in pale baby pink. Created from wood, the sides are reinforced with wood and metal clasps. Leather straps f...
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19th Century American Bohemian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
Sublime Roman Chariot Ornately Hand Carved Antique Walnut Trunk Chest or Coffer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Antique hand carved solid walnut trunk or coffer with Roman scenes
This is pure Italian art furniture from every angl...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Carved Oak Chest Trunk Cabinet Breton Brittany Bocce Ball 19th C
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak chest trunk cabinet Breton Brittany Bocce Ball 19th c
~Direct from
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Oak
Antique circa 1889 American Steamer Trunk Chest by CA Taylor 130 Madison Chicago
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1889 iron and steel American Steamer travelling trunk made by CA Taylor of Chicago
This is a very well made example of a ste...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Steel, Iron
EXTRA LONG CIRCA 1840 HAND PAiNTED COFFER TRUNK CHEST USED AS HALL BENCH SEATING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and has nicely aged
The chest comes with the original large key that works perfectly the period lock
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1840s European Early Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Antique 19th Century British Brass Mounted Leather Military Trunks
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique 19th century British brass mounted leather military trunks.
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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather
Antique Neverbreak Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
By Neverbreak Trunks
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful steamer chest is from the early 20th century and is covered in history. It was made
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
PAiR OF ANTIQUE ZEBRA SKIN
LEATHER UPHOLSTERED STEAMER TRUNKS CHESTS TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rare pair of Zebra skin & brown Leather upholstered steamer trunks circa 1920
Please note the delivery
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather
Trunk - Dome Chest Wrapped in Studded Leather - Italy - 18th Louis XV Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
motifs and closing with a very slightly domed lid.
The use of studded leather on boxes, chests and trunks
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather, Wood
Monumental Danish Oak and Iron Chest Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Attributed to the 18th century, this incredibly large and monumental Danish trunk is in incredible condition for its age, comprised of oak and ornamental iron hardware which harks ba...
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18th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Mongolian Painted Tiger Trunks
Located in San Marino, CA
Country: Mongolia.
Period: circa 1900.
A pair of Mongolian painted tiger trunks.
Painted
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Early 1900s Mongolian Antique Chests And Trunks
Japanese Edo Period Black and Red Lacquered Clothing Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Bearing the mons of the Tokugawa clan in red on a black lacquered chest. Iron hinges and lock
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Chests And Trunks
Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant
s Chest with Lock and Key
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique small merchant's chest or box, c. 1920's.
Wonderful petite chest handcrafted of teak and
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1920s Unknown Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Teak
Antique Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial dowry chest in pine with wrought iron hinges. All original.
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19th Century Latvian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Zanzibar Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning example of an early 20th century Zanzibar dowry chest from circa 1920.
The
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Early 20th Century Omani Moorish Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
$4,600
1800s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a piece of history with this exquisite 1800s Belgian Wooden Chest. Crafted from sturdy
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English camphor chest. This Item is an antique and one of a kind.
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19th Century English Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Indonesian Travel Treasure Chest with Brown Patina and Leather Details
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian travel treasure chest from the early 20th century with leather details and
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather, Wood
1900s Belgian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A Belgian wooden chest from the twentieth century. Created by J. Devaux Aine, a luggage fabricator
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Early 1900s Belgian Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinese Export Mahogany and Brass Chest Trunk / End Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Early to Mid 19th century Chinese export mahogany chest with inset brass corners and brass
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass
Antique decorative small Zanzibar brass and copper mounted chest or strongbox
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable and small beautifully proportioned Zanzibar chest is a highly decorative piece
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Early 20th Century Zanzibari Early Victorian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Copper
Antique Leather Covered Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
key. The aforementioned all noted for accuracy with the chest presenting exceptionally well.
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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Leather
Antique French Traveling Curved Top and Brass Riveted Wood Trunk or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential traveling trunk looks like a treasure chest with its curved top and brass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century Central European Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Behold a piece steeped in history—the 19th-century Central European Wooden Chest. Each corner of
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19th Century European Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Export Claw and Ball Chest Trunk Box with Dragon Rural Scenes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Chinese export carved wood trunk with claw and ball feet with the front of the piece depicting dragon scenes, hand-hammered lock plate...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Elm
Incredibly Handsome Distressed Antique Blanket Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super old and filled with character, a gorgeous wooden blanket chest with an amazing wood grained
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
Jenny Lind Stagecoach Chest, Very Special
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This most unusual chest was intended for travel under rough conditions, such as by stagecoach in
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19th Century American Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
Antique Wonderrobe Steamer Trunk Wardrobe Chest
By Seward Trunk Company 1
Located in Highland, IN
beautiful steamer chest is from the early 20th century and in great condition with a beautiful patina. It
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Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Chests And Trunks
Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique 19th century Damchiya dowry chest, from Rajasthan, India. At 52.25" wide, 29.75" deep, and
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Richly Carved Wedding Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest, from Italy features an exquisitely hand carved front panel adorn with a center medallion flanked
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18th Century Italian Antique Chests And Trunks
Materials
Wood
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Antique Chests And Trunks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique chests and trunks available for sale. The range of distinct antique chests and trunks — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. Antique chests and trunks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chests and trunks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Baroque and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique chests and trunks over the years, but those made by Au Touriste, Paris, Hartmann Trunk Company and Seward Trunk Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Finding the Right Trunks-luggage for You
Add a charming piece of travel history to your space. Antique and vintage trunks and luggage can make a statement as decorative accents and practical furnishings in nearly every room of your home.
There have been many types of trunks and luggage over the years, with availability of these wares broadening as train travel expanded during the 19th century. Antique steamer trunks — named for their use on steamships — mostly date from around 1880 to 1920. These pieces of luggage fit a steamship’s luggage size regulations and essentially doubled as wardrobes, ensuring that a traveler’s evening dresses and suits were kept wrinkle-free on a journey from city to city.
In 1858, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton introduced the world to the now-iconic Louis Vuitton trunks. During this early period of railroad travel, Louis Vuitton trunks solved common travel problems. Instead of the traditional round shape, these handcrafted rectangular trunks stored better on trains. To discourage burglars, the French craftsman and his son, Georges, also eventually patented a revolutionary sophisticated lock for the trunks. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted travel trunks.
Even if no longer used for travel, the vintage luggage is a popular item among collectors for its historical value and charm. At home, an old wood trunk is a durable storage solution as much as it is a versatile surface. It’s a coffee table in the living room of your farmhouse-style home or rustic loft apartment and a nightstand or blanket chest at the foot of your bed in your bedroom.
From Victorian trunks to Art Deco traveling jewelry cases, journey through history today with an extensive collection of antique trunk suitcases and vintage luggage on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Chests And Trunks
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The difference between a chest and a trunk is mostly portability. Both terms describe storage furniture often crafted out of wood, but their functions are different. A chest normally goes in a bedroom, living room or other space and serves as a permanent piece of furniture in a home. On the other hand, a trunk usually features heavy-duty craftsmanship and a more portable design. Originally, trunks were used as luggage for travel. However, today, many people use them as permanent furniture, just like chests. Find a wide range of chests and trunks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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