Antique Leather Chest
1720s English Antique Leather Chest
Brass
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Leather
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Bamboo, Leather
19th Century Tibetan Antique Leather Chest
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Leather, Bamboo
19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Chest
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Bamboo, Leather
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Bamboo, Wood
1920s English Elizabethan Antique Leather Chest
Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Antique Leather Chest
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Antique Leather Chest
Brass
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
19th Century American Antique Leather Chest
Metal
Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Leather Chest
Brass
19th Century Antique Leather Chest
Metal
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Leather Chest
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Leather Chest
Leather
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Bamboo, Leather
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Leather Chest
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Leather Chest
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Pine, Leather
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Rosewood
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Leather Chest
Wood, Leather
19th Century Antique Leather Chest
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Wood
19th Century English Campaign Antique Leather Chest
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Leather Chest
Leather
1880s English Victorian Antique Leather Chest
Leather
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Leather Chest
Leather
19th Century Antique Leather Chest
Brass
19th Century Antique Leather Chest
Oak
1870s English Victorian Antique Leather Chest
Leather
1830s English Antique Leather Chest
Brass
1890s French Louis XV Antique Leather Chest
Other
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Leather Chest
Leather, Hardwood
1840s English Victorian Antique Leather Chest
Brass
18th Century and Earlier British George I Antique Leather Chest
Ebony, Leather, Sycamore, Elm
19th Century Chinese Antique Leather Chest
Leather, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Leather Chest
Brass
19th Century English Antique Leather Chest
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Spanish Colonial Antique Leather Chest
Wood, Leather
19th Century Chinese Antique Leather Chest
is in a far better condition than most I've seen. It also is one of the few I have seen in deep blood red. The b...
19th Century Antique Leather Chest
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Antique Leather Chest
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Leather Chest
Leather
1870s English Campaign Antique Leather Chest
Hardwood
18th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Leather Chest
Wood, Leather
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Leather Chest
Brass
19th Century British Antique Leather Chest
1870s Indian Victorian Antique Leather Chest
1820s English George IV Antique Leather Chest
Leather
1830s English Antique Leather Chest
1830s English Antique Leather Chest
Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Leather Chest
Brass, Iron
18th Century and Earlier Antique Leather Chest
18th Century and Earlier Antique Leather Chest
Leather, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Antique Leather Chest
Brass, Metal
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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.
- 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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