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Folk Art Bridal Chest, dated 1795
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This pine bridal chest from 1795 is a beautiful and authentic example of late 18th-century folk
Category
1790s German Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Gyosho Bako Peddler
s Chest
Located in Oakland, CA
Handsome antique Japanese Gyosho Bako Peddler's chest. Practical piece with incredible iron work
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
19th C French Metal Wine Chest
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal wine chest / trunk constructed of iron and steel. The chest is in the form of a dome
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
19th Century Old Portable Chest in Wood and Iron Frames Resting on Four Feet
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare Indian coffee made of hand carved wood with metal frame. The door opens from the top and reveals the interior. Beautiful piece that could be used as a letter box or as a small j...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wood
Rustic Moroccan Wooden Trunk Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rustic wooden trunk or chest made in Morocco perhaps at the turn of the twentieth century with
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$648 Sale Price
28% Off
Asian wooden chest with decorative fittings - 18thc
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Asian wooden chest with decorative fittings
Brutalist - Wabi-Sabi - Asian art - Decoration
Measures
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
German Folk-Art Bridal Chest, anno 1829
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
German bridal chest made in 1829. Hand-painted with beautiful fine details. The iron hinges are
Category
1820s German Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a
Category
19th Century French Gothic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED TRAVELING CHEST
Located in Firenze, FI
Small poplar wood traveling chest (placed at the back of carriages) painted with tempera in shades
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century English Oak Joined Chest or Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English panel carved coffer or chest (trunk) of oak from the Jacobean period (King James
Category
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or
Category
18th Century French Primitive Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,364 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique Painted
Decorated Chest with Drawers
Located in Lancaster, PA
This 19th-century American painted chest of drawers presents a thoughtfully balanced combination of
Category
1840s American Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Berlin Iron, Brass
Delaware Valley Black Walnut Dower Chest, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American black walnut dower chest over three divided drawers. The chest features post and panel
Category
1830s American Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
cast iron hardware and lock plate for the obvious reason. The chest on offer is a great example of Ton
Category
Early 19th Century Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Large English antique solid oak chest coffer
Located in Leicester, GB
An impressive 17th-century oak coffer with gorgeous colour and patina. The chest is super large at
Category
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Tibetan Chest with Hand-Painted Front
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Tibetan storage chest with traditional hand painted Dragons
Tibet
Wood, Iron, Paint
Category
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Korean Scholar Book Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean drop-front chest (Bandaji) made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) with iron hardware
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming folk art 19th-century country English pine blanket chest or box featuring a Georgian manor
Category
19th Century English Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Korean Money Chest Ton-Kwe Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
uncommon for large furniture like this in Korea. The chest was fitted with heavy iron hinges, lock plate
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details
Category
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,394 Sale Price
47% Off
Gothic Oak Chest – Northern France, Circa 1320–1360
Located in Bilzen, BE
original function as a value or document chest.
The surface shows a fine, untouched patina consistent with
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Brutalist, antique Spanish Chest
Located in Schellebelle, BE
1750,
rustic and monumental chest, very simpel design with 2 doors,
original cast iron connections
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Chestnut
16th Century Venetian Renaissance Cedar Wood Cassone Chest
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
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Made from cedar wood, the chest has a deep, rich patina. Cedar wood was prized during the Renaissance
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest is supported on carved legs with curvy apron, a style called Madae in Korean. The iron fittings
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Rare Antique Korean Bandaji Chest South Jolla Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
. There are two conforming iron handles on the side of the chest, and it is supported on two block feet
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Kannon Biraki Isho Tansu Chests, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
cast iron hardware. The two sections can be used as nightstands or side tables or stacked for an
Category
19th Century Japanese Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gangwha Island Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
third up on the body. The chest is fitted with large black iron hardware with pieced openwork design, a
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Rare Antique Korean Scholar Two-Level Book Chest Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
with hand-wrought iron hardware fittings circa early to mid-19th century (Joseon period). The chest was
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest - Three Pieces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rare Late 18th Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu Chest with Beautiful original silk covering
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
18th Century Swiss Hand Carved Pine Dowry Chest Trunk
Located in Fort Collins, CO
chest. Featuring high-relief filigree carvings and beautiful blacksmith forged iron elements, this piece
Category
1740s Swiss Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Early 20th c. Distressed Metal Chest c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique distressed metal chest with cast iron handles and wooden straps. Original metal
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Metal, Iron
$227 Sale Price
51% Off
Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The
Category
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Late Edo Period Kiri and Cypress Tansu
Merchant
s Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
original iron hardware.
A top quality piece and an excellent example of this style Japanese chest. Easy to
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Rustic Adirondack Style Live Edge Wooden Game Board Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Adirondack style live edge wooden game board with black and white playing inset supported on a lower cabinet with two pull out drawers with playing pieces.
Category
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
iron hardware throughout. Made specifically to safe keep the money, the chest is unique in several
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials
Category
1890s Japanese Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Korean Elm Medicine Apothecary Cabinet Chest 88 Drawers Yakjang 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique elm Korean medicine apothecary chest/cabinet, or Yakjang, circa 1920.
The cabinet is
Category
1920s Korean Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Granite, Brass, Iron
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials: Wood
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
finish, suggests a rich history and a life well-traveled. The chest's iron handles add a touch of rustic
Category
19th Century French Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wood
Imposing 17th Century Portuguese Colonial Mahogany and Brass Chest
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing 17th century mahogany Portuguese colonial trunk / chest, of grand proportions
Category
Late 17th Century Brazilian Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Brass, Iron
Japanese Antique Large Black Wheeled Storage Chest / 1800-1868s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
the early Edo period, before the popularity of chests of drawers (tansu) began.
While types with
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
c. 1750-1780s Antique RUSTIC Pine / Bentwood Chest Box. Primitive, Nordic
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive Antique Norwegian Chest / Trunk Box / Tine Box(c. 1750-1780s)
Material: High-quality
Category
18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish pine chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish chest/box circa 1750.
Stunning traditional
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880
s Yonezawa Clothing Tansu Chest Keyaki Wood 42"
Located in Portland, OR
locks are still operable with included keys. Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Storage Chest
Featuring an antique Korean Tansu Bandaji Chest with
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Chinese Export Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Painted Indian Rolling Merchant
s Chest Trunk
Located in Lafayette, IN
Wonderful early 20th century merchants chest/trunk. Chest features solid wood construction
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,200 Sale Price
65% Off
European 19th Century Folk Art Painted Wooden Hope, Bridal Wedding Chest
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 19th century European folk art painted wood wedding, hope or bridal chest.
A superb example
Category
Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Wheeled Storage Chest / Sideboard Tansu / 1868-1912s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This storage furniture, known as a "kurumanagamochi" (cartridge), has been used in Japan since ancient times.
Made primarily from pine and cedar, it was commonly used in the Tohoku r...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Tibetan Cabinet With Dragon Motif Hand-Painted 19th Century Altar Chest
Located in Cookeville, TN
provenance supports a likely mid- to late-18th century origin (circa 1750-1850).
The chest features vivid
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very early Oak Spice Chest with fine English form, handsome decorative panel doors and 24 drawers
Category
18th Century English Gothic Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
17th century leather studded travellers Chest
Located in London, by appointment only
A large French 16th Century Beech wood & leather chest, with iron flowerhead and domed stud work to
Category
Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Leather
20th Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Tuscan Chest of Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
molding sides , drawers and legs of the front and sides and original iron hardware.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Chest / Box with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Box / chest with untouched Original paint.
Decorated with handwrought iron around the box and ower
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Iron Chest
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather Curule Stools by Morgan Colt
By Morgan Colt
Located in Long Island City, NY
”, a place for designing and fabricating ornamental iron furniture, doors and chests. He was largely
Category
Early 20th Century American 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, 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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