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Late 19th century Indian softwood and iron-mounted dowry chest
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
iron-mounted dowry chest, fitted with a door. Dimension: Height 83cm, Width 108cm, Depth 58cm
Category

1890s Indian Industrial Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Softwood

Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield Oak Chest of Drawers With Iron Heart Escutcheons
By Heal s
Located in London, GB
Ambrose Heal A Rare Mansfield oak chest of drawers with Iron heart escutcheons and handles in
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Iron Bound Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large Anglo-Indian iron bound elm coffer, 1860. Dimensions 49 inches (124 cms) wide 27 inches
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Large Gothic chest strongbox
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A verry rare and quite large Gothic chest in untouched condition. Strongbox like these where made
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16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century Tax Collector s Chest
Located in Charmes, FR
Tax collector's chest, in wrought iron and iron plates on a wooden core, 18th century, in good
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

18th Century German Baroque Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original German baroque round-lidded chest from the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood and richly
Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Baroque Domed Chest, Oak, Dated 1717
Located in Greding, DE
An impressive Baroque domed chest crafted from oak and adorned with intricate iron fittings. The
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1710s European Baroque Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Gustavian chest on chest featuring a dentil frieze top border with triple fluted
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

18th Century Danish Rococo Chest on Chest
Located in Huntington, NY
chest has two large drawers and lower chest has one. Older brass hardware and iron locks. Tastefully
Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 18th Century Brazil Colonial Chest
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
crafted iron pulls. Designed for both security and function, the chest features a spacious lift-top
Category

Early 18th Century Brazilian Other Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

1800 s Antique English, Iron-Strapped, Oak, Dome-Topped. Coffer, Storage Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome 1800's Antique English, Iron-Strapped, Oak, Dome-Topped. Coffer, Storage Chest! Antique
Category

19th Century English Other Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Oak

French Blanket Chest circa 1830
Located in Denton, TX
forged iron lock, there is no key available.
Category

Early 19th Century French Country Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Decorated Oak Baroque Storage Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
German baroque storage chest or trunk in its original condition. Hand carved in oak with
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Solid Camphorwood Storage Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English camphorwood chest dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the restrained
Category

19th Century English Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Wooden Chest
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Spanish colonial style chest. Measurements: Height: 15" length: 32" Depth: 17"
Category

Early 1900s Mexican Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century Provincial oak Chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
refined interior. The chest retains its original iron side handles and lockplate; however, the key is not
Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chest of Drawers in Polychromed Wood in Blue Tones with Iron Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of drawers in Polychromed wood in blue tones with iron handles.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Trunk Giant Blanket Chest
Located in Somis, CA
woods. Clean, original interior. Stunning solid iron hardware. This trunk chest almost has a Spanish
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Italian Chest Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Italian chest, circa 1800, is a beautifully crafted piece that reflects the
Category

Early 1800s Italian Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance 17th Century Solid Oak Chest Trunk
Located in Vero Beach, FL
connected with iron strap hinges. The lock is missing. The impressive scale of the chest makes it a
Category

17th Century English Renaissance Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
European Walnut Storage Chest, early 19th Century. An early chest with triple brass locks and hand
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Early 19th Century European Country Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron
Category

18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Light Brown Antique Storage Chest with Internal Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian blanket chest from the 19th century with iron braces and hidden storage
Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

English Early 19th Century Iron Bound Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
has been lined with metal and would make a fantastic storage or blanket chest, as well as to display
Category

Early 19th Century English Gothic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine strongbox circa 1840. Good quality rustic swedish pine strong box, painted in black with original metal strap work. Flat top which makes i...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Arthur Simpson of Kendal. Arts Crafts oak chests of drawers with iron handles.
By Arthur Simpson
Located in London, GB
Arthur Simpson of Kendal. An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers with hand-formed writhen iron
Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Oak

Spanish Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Five Drawers and Iron and Wooden Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish mahogany chest of drawers with five drawers and iron and wooden handles.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Marble

Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides
Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna Beautiful hand-carved patterns
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

19th C English Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
corners, pulls, and eschews, and heavy iron handles. The chest features an upper section with two smaller
Category

Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An Baroque domed chest crafted from oak, dating to the first half of the 18th century. The chest
Category

Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Period Dovetailed Oak Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A Georgian era (1714-1837) English oak mule chest. Born in the late 18th / early 19th century
Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Italian Wooden Chest With Painted Decoration
Located in Hellerup, DK
Stunning antique Italian large wooden chest from the 18th century with the most mesmerizing
Category

1780s Italian Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Spanish Baroque Hand Carved Chest Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
Nice 19th century chest in brown chestnut. Hand carved facade panel with heads decorations. Plinth
Category

1890s Spanish Renaissance Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Country Painted Blanket Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique American country blanket chest in beautiful original aged distressed blue painted surface
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
chest front, centrally placed, is a large, iron lockplate with four outer, radiating spade finals in
Category

16th Century German Gothic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Oak

Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868
Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Oak Chest with Carved Panels, Dated 1764
Located in Odense, DK
history. The chest rests on shaped block feet and retains side-mounted iron handles, combining
Category

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Eastern European Pine Blanket Chest With Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous rustic Eastern European pine blanket chest with original deep green and brick red paint
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Spanish Rustic Chestnut Drop-Front Storage Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
originally used for storing linens, utensils, or household essentials. The chest retains its original iron
Category

1920s Spanish Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest is a reminder of a bygone
Category

Mid-18th Century French Country Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century South American Chest
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
provide additional functional storage, fitted with beautifully detailed iron pulls. The chest is mounted
Category

Mid-19th Century Brazilian Other Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion Inlay Strongbox Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. The sides are paneled and fitted with wrought iron drop handles, and the chest rests on classic turned
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18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

A large 18th Century Balkan Adriatic Coast Bridal Chest
Located in Belgrade, RS
paws which is a characteristic reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance chests. Two iron handles are
Category

Late 18th Century Balkan Renaissance Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe 17th century French blanket chest or trunk.
Category

Mid-17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
, with the wrought iron handles on the sides allowing the chest to be easily transported. Our 17th
Category

17th Century French Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Baroque Savoy Hand Carved Chest Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
Nice 17th century chest in brown chesnut. Hand carved facade panel with geometrics decorations
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Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
carving, while the sides are fitted with wrought iron carrying handles, once used to move the heavy chest
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Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware and Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian wooden blanket chest from the 19th century with brass hardware and rustic character
Category

19th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 17th Century Italian Cassone Wedding Chest with Hand-Carved Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
The cassone (plural "cassoni") was a large decorated wooden chest, primarily made in Italy. Cassoni
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17th Century Italian Rustic Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pennsylvania Walnut Country Blanket Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a country walnut country blanket or dower chest with three fitted drawers, an
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Large 19th Century Iron Strapped Trunk from Northern India
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This iron-strapped trunk from the 1800s exudes character. Hand
Category

19th Century Indian Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Spanish Colonial Period Leather Carved Cedar Travel Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 300-year-old Spanish Colonial period leather clad and carved travel chest with beautifully
Category

17th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Forney, TX
oak and pine, rectangular steamer chest form with hinged lid top, opening to reveal large spacious
Category

Mid-19th Century Swiss Country Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique 18th C. Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th C. Gothic Renaissance Chestnut Large Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features hand
Category

Mid-18th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Iron Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Antique Iron Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique iron chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique iron chest — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique iron chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique iron chest made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique iron chest over the years, but those crafted by Spanish School, Hamilton and Heal's are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Iron Chest?

Prices for an antique iron chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $198,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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 Iron Chest
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if wrought iron is an antique, first check to see if there are any maker's marks on the piece. By researching these marks using trusted online resources, you can typically determine who produced a piece of furniture and when they were active and producing furnishings similar to yours. If the company was in business and crafting similar pieces 100 years ago or more, then the wrought iron table, chair or other item may be an antique. However, if the business opened recently or the style was offered more recently than a century ago, your item is likely not antique. If you cannot locate a maker's mark, inspect your furniture closely. Antique pieces often show signs of handcrafting, such as slight imperfections or irregularities. Also, antique wrought iron often has signs of wear, such as pitting in the metal or scratches due to age. If you're still uncertain whether your item is antique, you can ask a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to date it. Shop an assortment of antique wrought iron furniture on 1stDibs.

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