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Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in Reading, Berkshire
black leather A Beautiful handcrafted Apothecary Chest. Each drawer has been indented and hand
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. Rawleys Brass and Leather Bound On Canvas Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
A well kepth Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Rawleys Brass and Leather Bound On Canvas
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer s Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Dome Top Metal, Wood and Leather Steamer's Trunk on Wheels and
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Metal

Original 1890 Army Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army Navy CSL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple desk These are
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bachelors chest, having a leather lined brushing
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Poplar, Iron and Leather Bombe Trunk Luggage from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
with side leather handles features decorative brass mounts in the corners, wood bands wrapping the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Blond Mahogany With Secretary - 19th Ce
Located in Brussels, Brussels
upholstered with a black leather good quality chest of drawers which is in two parts. This was made because
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Leather, Ormolu And Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, leather, ormolu and Brèche d'Alep marble commode. The six drawer chest is raised by elegant tapered
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

George III Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Commode w/ Fitted Leather Writing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
a top drawer with green leather and gold leaf top drawer that pulls out to convert to a desk
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Tall Secretaire (Retains Original Leather on Desk-Top), 18th C. French
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful French Louis XVI carved-cherry wood tall secretarie cabinet, with original leather on
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Wood

Swedish Antique Travel Trunk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique Antique Swedish travel trunk.
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1880s Swedish Country Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique 1920s Henry Likly Standing Wardrobe Steamer Trunk
Located in Esperance, NY
find luxurious velvet lining, while the corners and edges are adorned with high-quality leather, adding
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1920s American Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century, the rectangular top with projecting corners and a three-quarter pierced brass Gallery, above a conforming case fitted with three drawers, all with applied mounts...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 1930 s Exterior Car Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in East Freetown, MA
Antique 1930's exterior auto trunk made of leather with chrome fittings. Trunk is in good clean
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Early 17th Century American Art Deco Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Chrome

Antique 1930
s Exterior Car Trunk
Antique 1930
s Exterior Car Trunk
$399 Sale Price
73% Off
19th C. French Poplar, Metal and Brass-Bound Travel Trunk Stamped Ed. L Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
and visual contrast. Two brass side latches secure the case, while original leather handles on either
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Henry Likly Wood Bound On Canvas Packing Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Wood Bound On Canvas Packing Trunk. Measuring 38" in width, 22" in depth and 13" in height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Canvas

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
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Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Ebonised Cartonnier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French ebonised cartonnier.With sixteen leather clad drawers. Silver gilt tooled
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood

Studded Leather Travel Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 18th century leather travel chest or trunk in beautiful brass and iron studded
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Early 1700s Spanish Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather

19th Century Irish Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
reveal green leather writing top, and fully fitted with compartments to the interior. Featuring canted
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19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Bleached Mahogany Secretaire / Commode With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
surface and three smaller drawers. The writing surface features an inset tooled leather insert. The other
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Maple Davenport Desk of the Late Georgian Period
Located in London, GB
slide action writing cabinet having a hinged lifting top inset with a tooled leather surface, fitted
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Maple, Leather

18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, meticulously crafted from high-quality beechwood with brass tack-bound leather over back padding. This antique
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Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
By Afra Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Questa rara cassettiera vintage Maxalto Artona, un'opera d'arte della progettazione anni '70 firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Scarpa. La cassettiera incarna l'elega...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Mahogany Leather Door Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Mahogany Leather Door Tall Chest on Chest Dresser. Item features custom
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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative Embossed Chinese Pillow Chest / Box with Leather Cover
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique Qing Dynasty pillow chest made of wood and covered with leather. The front and sides are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Metal

Spanish Mudejar-Style Wooden and Leather-Covered Chest, circa 1500
Located in Marbella, ES
Mudejar-style chest. Spain, circa 1500. Wood and leather. A chest with a wooden core and leather
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16th Century Spanish Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chest, Leather, Wrought Iron, Textile, Wood, Spain, circa 1500
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular body casket with semicircular lid made of carved wood and covered with a worked leather
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16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron, Other

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather Vellum and Wood
Located in Peabody, MA
of 19th century lacquered leather (vellum) linen chests of subtly varied hue. As displayed
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Rare Large Colonial British Raj All Leather Military Campaign Chest Stamped
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Remnant of the Raj. This all leather British India Military Campaign Chest is a very rare survivor
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1880s British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

ENGLAND 1890 Victorian Pair Of Army Officer Travel Chests In Crocodile Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Military officer's chests in crocodile leather. This is an exceptional pair of British
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1890s English Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Pair French Antique Side Chests w/ "Faux Book" Real Leather Book Spines Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of raised side chests with leather book designed fronts, from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Tibetan Painted Leather And Iron Chest or Trunk
Located in Bradenton, FL
AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a
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18th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Wood

Robert Gillows II 1790 Writing Library Hardwood Chest of Drawers Leather Slope
By Waring Gillow, Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare circa 1790 Georgian writing Library chest of
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1790s English Georgian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN LEATHER ELM CANVAS STEAMER TRUNK CHEST COFFEE TABLE MUST SEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
rivets, leather handled, canvas steamer trunk This is a very well made example of a steamer trunk
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Elm

1860s English Large Painted Camphorwood Silver Chest with Leather Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shade, and featuring leather handles and studded iron siding, the chest has a sturdy, handsome feel. May
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19th Century English Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Wood

England 1900 Victorian Large Army Officer Travel Chest in Leather and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather with accents in
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather 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
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1870s Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Metal

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Milano, IT
and artisanal mastery as profoundly as the exquisite Italian walnut chest of drawers from the late
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1790s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Marble

Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
Italian Wooden Desk Chest of Drawers
$4,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Secretary Campaign Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Diminutive Antique English mahogany campaign secretary chest with four drawers, the upper of which
Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest Secretary
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century campaign chest secretary handcrafted in mahogany in a two-piece construction
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique English Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century British Colonial campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany in a two piece
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British Colonial chest handcrafted in tropical hardwood featuring a pullout
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Original Early 1900s French Steamer Wardrobe Trunk Chest
Located in North York, ON
Original early 1900s French steamer trunk wardrobe chest. In all original good condition with
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1920s French Industrial Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare English travel writing desk/secretary chest around 1860 Solid mahogany lidded box that
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1860s English Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century English Gentleman’s Traveling Chest by J.Braman, Circa 1860
Located in Sarasota, FL
An English gentleman’s traveling chest circa 1860, made by J.Braman. Framed in brass with ornate
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

English Camphor Wood Military Campaign Chest with Fitted Interior Desk, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English camphor wood military campaign chest with an upper case fitted drawer hinged fall front
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1810s English Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770 - an
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18th Century English George III Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

Trunk Chest Canvas Brass Lock Original White Lining Southern Railway DoverPriory
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A characterful 19th century, domed, overseas, travelling, steamer, trunk in canvass with leather
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Leather, Canvas

George IIII Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest of Mahogany from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of patinated mahogany, c.1770, in the
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18th Century English George III Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
Located in Marbella, ES
relations with the American colonies, the manufacture of chests and chests covered in leather or polychromed
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Wood

VINTAGE MILIARY CAMPAIGN SiDE END LAMP WINE BEDSIDE TABLE CHEST WITH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Mahogany, green Leather and Brass Military Campaign style side table with drawers Please note the delivery
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Antique Biedermeier Walnut Architect s Drawing Table, Commode or Chest
Located in Lisse, NL
Extraordinary walnut veneered architects Transformation / drawing table and chest of drawers into
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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
for books and letters. The surface of the desk is covered with a luxurious red leather top. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Bronze

LATE 18th-EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH A SLIDING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
leather. This beautiful chest of drawers is able to furnish any room with refinement and elegance. Italian
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Leather Chest

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Leather Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique leather chest for your home. An antique leather chest — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique leather chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique leather chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique leather chest over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster London, Army Navy CSL and Boston Wharf Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Leather Chest?

Prices for an antique leather chest start at $361 and top out at $204,166 with the average selling for $3,233.

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 Leather 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.

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