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Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Nightstand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
quietly beautiful. The handles are made of iron.
The overall design is very simple, with no unnecessary
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$680 Sale Price
32% Off
Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Figural Cassone Chest-Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ornately carved chest, also known as a marriage chest, with an opening top supported with wrought iron
Category
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,950 Sale Price
52% Off
English Renaissance Style Pictorial Mahogany and Iron Highboy Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
front 2 doors and sides with two harp-shaped legs with a wrought iron stretcher and iron hardware.
Category
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's Kuruma tansu chest from the 19th century, with four large
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Taishō Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Six Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period single section tansu clothing chest from the early 20th century in Isho
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period single section tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century in Isho
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Unusual Antique French Walnut 2-Drawer Commode with Iron Pulls, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual two-drawer walnut commode with iron pulls from France exudes charm. Hand-carved from
Category
19th Century French Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Poplar, Iron and Leather Bombe Trunk Luggage from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring timeless sophistication to your home with this exceptional 19th-century French bombe steamer trunk. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1870 and built of poplar with a patinated wal...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Brass
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes.
Regency, circa 1820
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$21,805 Sale Price
35% Off
Danish Gothic Chest, Decorated Floral and Church style
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A small yet striking Gothic-inspired oak chest with iron hinges, featuring exquisite floral relief
Category
19th Century Danish Gothic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Oak
Spanish Walnut Chest with Drawer and Door, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Small 20th century Spanish chest of drawers or auxiliary furniture with a drawer, a door and iron
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Walnut
A Striking George I Period Japanned Chest of Drawers, England Circa 1720
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative George I Period japanned chest of drawers, showing an overhanging top over four
Category
1720s British George I Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand-Carved Baroque-Style Dutch Oak Trunk with Forged Iron Handles
Located in Houston, TX
This piece is beautiful and since its top has a combination of angled and flat surfaces, it can accommodate lamps and accessories on its top. The handles are original and beautifully...
Category
Early 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wood
$2,380 Sale Price
65% Off
A 1892 Norwegian / American Rustic Trunk, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
1892 Rustic Antique Treasure Chest / Trunk
This 1892 treasure chest is crafted from pinewood with
Category
19th Century Norwegian Rustic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French 18th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
intentions that make this a cherished antique for future generations. The lid opens on hand-forged iron
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
accented by hand-forged iron hardware and a textural lacquered wood back. Created as a chest to store
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique wooden trunk features distinctive decorative metalwork and robust iron hardware
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
forged iron strap hinges, opening to a spacious interior. The piece is constructed in solid oak with
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
compartment fitted with a small side-box with a lidded top. The wrought iron lock-plate and hasp show remains
Category
16th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Walnut chest wrought iron cross - northern Italy
Located in Vicenza, IT
Small solid walnut bench case, reinforced and decorated with striking wrought-iron hardware consisting of long lance-shaped plates and forged studs, many of them pierced with crosses...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Wooden Coffer or Trunk Covered with Black Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
This is 20th century French wooden coffer or trunk or blanket chest, with decorative iron strapping
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,458 Sale Price
34% Off
17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
the box joints to be seen, as well as the iron brackets that help keep the sides together.
Category
17th Century French Gothic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk, 1900s
Miscellaneous Object - Asian Chinese Dowry Trunk - yin yang
Measures: 81cmx50cm H:101cm
Wear Consistent with age and use
Category
19th Century Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Jacobean Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
A fine example of the predecessor of the chest of drawers. These were used in the 16th and 17th
Category
1680s English Jacobean Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$2,800
A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
iron handle, lock, and a second key (note: the key does not perfectly match, best suited for display
Category
19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century, English Oak Trunk
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century English oak trunk
A simple rectangular design with iron handles and iron strap hinges
Category
19th Century English Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
chest showcases a harmonious blend of Old World techniques and the practical demands of frontier life
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Japanese Style Hand-Painted Trunk with Scenic Decor, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
against the deep black lacquer, a hallmark of Chinese craftsmanship from this period. Iron lateral handles
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Late 17th Century English Oak Wedding Coffer with Monogram and Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak wedding coffer from the late 17th century, with carved rosettes and iron inlaid
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
19th C. French Poplar, Metal and Brass-Bound Travel Trunk Stamped Ed. L Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
robust brass and iron reinforcements. Stamped Ed. L Paris on the central lockplate, the piece is fitted
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century English Oak Coffer
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century English Oak Coffer with iron ring hinge, iron lockplate (no key), and bootjack legs
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Fabulous antique Italian trunk in early 19th century brutalist style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Fabulous antique Italian trunk in early 19th century brutalist style
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
18th c Italian Carved Cassone with Dragon Decoration and Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
central shield adorning the front panel, carved figural corners, forged wrought iron strap hinges, an
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Painted 19th Century Armorial Cassone from Florence, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
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Hand-carved and painted in Florence, Italy, this armorial cassone dates to the 1800s. The trunk has subtle curvature, such as the slightly flared out ...
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century Barrel-Stave Steamer Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
lid with gold painted brass corners, black leather strapping and original iron hinges. Each end has a
Category
19th Century American Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly
Category
19th Century American American Classical Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron, Iron
$2,800 Sale Price
37% Off
19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish hand painted dome top coffer circa 1824.
Fine example of swedish traditional hand painted furniture made from oak.
Dome shaped lid with original hinges. Hand ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Baroque 18th Century Oak Trunk With Carved Details
Located in Round Top, TX
hand-wrought iron handles on each side will facilitate moving this heavy oak coffer while the long
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Three Locks Trunk, Spain, circa 1600
Located in Madrid, ES
Trunk with three locks, made in wood, leather and wrought iron. This type of trunks and chest with
Category
Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Original decorative painted iron strap work and hinges. Interior provides a wealth of storage space and a
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Kentucky 18th Century Stage Coach Trunk
Located in Louisville, KY
If this trunk could speak, it would tell a story of its many journeys from Frankfort, Kentucky to many parts of the country, beginning in the mid to late 1700’s. It would tell tales ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Rustic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Parchment Trunk
Located in New Orleans, LA
Chinese parchment trunk with red lacquered interior.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer circa 1841.
Fine quality piece of Scandinavian folk art. Made from solid pine with a slight dome top lid. Base coated in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Catalan Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Catalan Baroque carved walnut cassone or trunk, 18th century.
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique White Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantle Complete, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
(precisely Liguria) complete with original marble threshold (Black cast iron chest not included) and in good
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Carrara Marble
$4,272 Sale Price
20% Off
English Oak Jacobean Three Carved Panel Diamond
Pinwheel Hinged Coffer, C 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English oak Jacobean hinged coffer with a carved molded edge top, three decorative carved panels consisting of pinwheels, diamonds, and foliage motif and resting on the original squa...
Category
1720s English Jacobean Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, small 4-drawer Biedermeier Commode or Chest of drawers in cherry wood from South Germany
Category
1830s Biedermeier Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Drawer Storage Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
strength of iron come together in perfect harmony.
This chest celebrates the natural beauty of its
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, unadorned Biedermeier Chiffonier / high chest or pillar cabinet with 5 drawers in cherry
Category
1830s Biedermeier Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
18th c. Danish Pine Arbalette Shaped Commode in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
arbalette shaped drawers with original iron hardware standing on a shaped bracket base.
We offer
Category
18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
often used in the export of spices, rugs, and silks to the West
The chest has iron carrying handles, a
Category
Mid-19th Century Beaux Arts Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period Commode with Original Hand Cut Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
unique scrolling pattern on the apron, punctuated with spherical panels down the middle and iron ring
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Marble, Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The original red color has balanced with soot from its long use in an old house with an irori hearth, and has turned a natural reddish-brown. The pee...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
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, 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 ExpertNovember 20, 2024To 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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