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Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Swedish painted four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9093 Dimensions: W: 36
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Swedish Painted Oak Commode

Swedish Painted Oak Commode

$5,251
18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box
Category

18th Century Gothic Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box
18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box

18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box

$2,272
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790. Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak
Category

Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Revival Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th century Danish oak dome top coffer
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

$3,765 / item
Baroque wooden chest from 1781.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Baroque chest from 1781. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation
Category

Late 18th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Baroque wooden chest from 1781.
Baroque wooden chest from 1781.

Baroque wooden chest from 1781.

$2,966
Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good decorative painted three drawer Swedish oak commode. 1820. Code: 8948 Dimensions: W: 33.5
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Swedish Painted Oak Commode

Swedish Painted Oak Commode

$3,731
17th Century Jacobean Chest of Drawer
Located in London, GB
A superb example of early English craftsmanship, this 17th Century Jacobean chest is a rare and
Category

17th Century British Jacobean Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Chest of Drawer
17th Century Jacobean Chest of Drawer

17th Century Jacobean Chest of Drawer

$6,887
Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer – Four-Panel Front
Located in Worcester, GB
18th Century French Oak Coffer – Four-Panel Front A provincial French oak coffer dating from the
Category

18th Century French Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer – Four-Panel Front
Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer – Four-Panel Front

Antique 18th Century French Oak Coffer – Four-Panel Front

$2,670
Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760
Located in MILL, NL
Antique chest of drawers. Originally from the Netherlands, 18th century. Circa 1760. Made from
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760
Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760

Dutch Oak Commode ca. 1760

$3,441
English Faux Marble Chest Of Drawers
Located in Kent, Dover
An English faux marble chest of drawers, with four oak lined drawers and brass handles.
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique English Faux Marble Chest Of Drawers
English Faux Marble Chest Of Drawers

English Faux Marble Chest Of Drawers

$2,834
Pair of English Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Decorated pair of 19th century English three drawer oak bedside chest of drawers. 1890. Code
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Decorated Chest of Drawers
Pair of English Decorated Chest of Drawers

Pair of English Decorated Chest of Drawers

$2,211 / set
Military / Campaign Chest i eg, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and functional campaign chest crafted from solid oak with original recessed brass handles
Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

Military / Campaign Chest i eg, England
Military / Campaign Chest i eg, England

Military / Campaign Chest i eg, England

$4,379
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 Oak Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest
Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest

Antique Country Swiss Immigrants Trunk Folk Painted Blanket Chest

$3,000
Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer circa 1852. Beautiful dome top coffer made from
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak, Paint

Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer
Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer

Mid 19th century hand painted Swedish oak coffer

$2,868
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
This is a striking example of an 18th Century French chest of drawers which features a classic
Category

Late 18th Century French Country Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Chest of Drawers

$7,120
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French oak and painted oak commode. Circa 1880. Adds warmth and charm to any room!.
Category

19th Century Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

French Painted Oak Commode
French Painted Oak Commode

French Painted Oak Commode

$4,400
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760
Category

18th Century Danish Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

$6,093
Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A provincial Spanish oak paneled coffer made circa the 17th century. Retaining original snipe
Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century
Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century

Provincial Spanish Oak Paneled Coffer, c.17th Century

$1,280
French Painted Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century French painted three drawer oak commode with oversized brass handles. 1820
Category

19th Century French Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

French Painted Oak Commode
French Painted Oak Commode

French Painted Oak Commode

$5,271
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Jacobean chest of drawers. Four drawers. Made of Oak with lion face brass handles and
Category

17th Century Jacobean Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers

Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers

$4,480
Rare Antique 18th Century Paneled and Carved Scottish Coffer Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
18th century paneled oak Scottish coffer, with three panels to the front, two panels to each side
Category

18th Century Scottish Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Rare Antique 18th Century Paneled and Carved Scottish Coffer Chest
Rare Antique 18th Century Paneled and Carved Scottish Coffer Chest

Rare Antique 18th Century Paneled and Carved Scottish Coffer Chest

$2,200
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY JACOBEAN REViVAL HAND CARVED TRUNK CHEST OTTOMAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
century Jacobean revival English oak trunk or chest Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Category

19th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY JACOBEAN REViVAL HAND CARVED TRUNK CHEST OTTOMAN
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY JACOBEAN REViVAL HAND CARVED TRUNK CHEST OTTOMAN

ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY JACOBEAN REViVAL HAND CARVED TRUNK CHEST OTTOMAN

$4,039
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
Early 19th-century French Provincial oak coffer from Provence, traditionally used for storing
Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk

Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk

$4,000
Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine late 18th-century George III mahogany chest of drawers of elegant form and superb quality
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$2,731
Antique chest of drawers, France, around 1885.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - dressing table, France, around 1885. Very good condition, after professional
Category

1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique chest of drawers, France, around 1885.
Antique chest of drawers, France, around 1885.

Antique chest of drawers, France, around 1885.

$2,136
Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old, narrow chest of drawers in the Renaissance style. Made in the mid-19th century from oak
Category

1840s French Renaissance Revival Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1840.
Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1840.

Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1840.

$2,314
Antique Danish Oak Commode, 1850s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Commode, 1850s. Wonderful and perfect sized four drawer dresser insolid Nordic
Category

Mid-19th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Danish Oak Commode, 1850s.
Antique Danish Oak Commode, 1850s.

Antique Danish Oak Commode, 1850s.

$1,483
Belgian Oak Trunk with Iron Hardware, circa 1855
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted from European Oak and finished with a light stain, this substantial trunk boasts generous
Category

Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Belgian Oak Trunk with Iron Hardware, circa 1855
Belgian Oak Trunk with Iron Hardware, circa 1855

Belgian Oak Trunk with Iron Hardware, circa 1855

$2,095
18th Century German Oak Commode
By German Manufactory
Located in Tetbury, GB
Rare mid C18th German Oak bow fronted commode / chest of drawers of very unusual design with
Category

Mid-18th Century German Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Walnut

18th Century German Oak Commode
18th Century German Oak Commode

18th Century German Oak Commode

$12,186
Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique quality carved oak coffer having a hinged top opening to reveal a storage space and
Category

17th Century European Charles II Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer
Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer

Large 17th Century Antique Quality Carved Oak Coffer

$2,307
18th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century French chest of drawers made from oak and walnut. The top is made from oak and has a
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century French Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Chest of Drawers

$4,975
Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
Large Scottish 18th Century Solid Oak Blanket Chest. The antique blanket chest has a large top
Category

18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers
Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers

Antique Scottish Oak Coffer, Large 18th Century Panelled Blanket Box + Drawers

$1,643
Large 18th Century Antique Quality Oak Coffer on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large 18th century antique quality oak coffer on stand having a quality oak lift up lid opening to
Category

18th Century English Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Large 18th Century Antique Quality Oak Coffer on Stand
Large 18th Century Antique Quality Oak Coffer on Stand

Large 18th Century Antique Quality Oak Coffer on Stand

$3,416
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$1,800
American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
American Antique Oak hall tree with storage bench 1900s Antique victorian beveled mirror entry
Category

1890s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench
American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench

$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor s Chest, circa 1730
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine and rare circa 1730 English early George II period small scale dressing or bachelor's chest
Category

Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor s Chest, circa 1730
English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor s Chest, circa 1730

English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor s Chest, circa 1730

$11,750
French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid oak coffer from the 1720s is full of gorgeous hand carved details and a wonderful patina
Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer
French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer

French 18th Century Solid Carved Oak Coffer

$3,450
English Oak wood Tallboy 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
English Tallboy / Chest on Chest. Consisting of 2 chests of drawers stacked on top of each other
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

English Oak wood Tallboy 19th century
English Oak wood Tallboy 19th century

English Oak wood Tallboy 19th century

$4,699
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mid 18th century Dutch serpentine chest of drawers that is a wonderful example of Dutch
Category

Mid-18th Century English Baroque Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers

$2,700
19th century carved oak Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th-century cabinet, the large rectangular well-figured oak top having a molded edge. Above two
Category

19th Century British Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

19th century carved oak Cabinet
19th century carved oak Cabinet

19th century carved oak Cabinet

$4,073
English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684
Located in Southampton, NY
English Charles II carved oak marriage coffer, dated 1684. Three paneled chest, top rail hand
Category

Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684
English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684

English Charles II Carved Oak Marriage Coffer, Dated 1684

$1,600
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating
Category

18th Century British George II Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

$3,833
John Widdicomb Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in Sarasota, FL
A 1950's neoclassical style dresser made by Widdicomb Co of Grand Rapids, designed by Ralph H. Widdicombe. Five dovetailed drawers open with round pressed brass handles, and are deco...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

John Widdicomb Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
John Widdicomb Neoclassical Chest of Drawers

John Widdicomb Neoclassical Chest of Drawers

$2,600
19th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Provincial oak commode. With a serpentine front and retaining it's original
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Oak Commode
19th Century French Oak Commode

19th Century French Oak Commode

$3,614
Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century chest on stand from England made from oak. It has pegged construction throughout
Category

18th Century English William and Mary Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
Early 18th Century Chest on Stand

Early 18th Century Chest on Stand

$4,795
18th Century Lancashire Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak and mahogany stunning chest of drawers from the Lancashire region of England. The
Category

Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Lancashire Chest of Drawers
18th Century Lancashire Chest of Drawers

18th Century Lancashire Chest of Drawers

$7,500
17th Century Oak Coffer
Located in Stamford, CT
An oak coffer of good color with original black & red painted decoration with scratch carved
Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oak Coffer
17th Century Oak Coffer

17th Century Oak Coffer

$4,950
Antique American Victorian Floral Embossed Oak Metal Dome Top Steamer Trunk
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming antique 19th century steamer trunk. Made from oak with metal paneling and banding. The
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique American Victorian Floral Embossed Oak Metal Dome Top Steamer Trunk
Antique American Victorian Floral Embossed Oak Metal Dome Top Steamer Trunk

Antique American Victorian Floral Embossed Oak Metal Dome Top Steamer Trunk

$465 Sale Price
30% Off
Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century single chest of drawers with a banded top which has a beveled and carved
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Single Chest
Late 19th Century French Single Chest

Late 19th Century French Single Chest

$2,250
Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved helper, France, circa 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: oak
Category

1880s French Renaissance Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.

Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.

$3,026
Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique English early Georgian oak ‘Mule Chest’ coffer, circa 1740. A very good
Category

1740s English George II Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740
Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740

Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740

$3,200
Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A George II period walnut chest on stand of very fine quality. Built of solid walnut and consisting
Category

Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Brass

Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut
Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut

Irish Chest on Stand in Solid Walnut

$24,000 / set
French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French Louis XVI style painted oak commode. This piece blends neoclassical symmetry
Category

18th Century Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode
French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode

French Louis XVI Painted Oak Commode

$5,800
French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire
Located in Savannah, GA
French chest in lacquered gilt chinoisoire, made circa 1910. This is a beautiful chest having two
Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire
French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire

French Chest in Lacqered Gilt Chinoisoire

$9,500
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a
Category

17th Century English Charles II Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers

$7,795
George II Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stately George II walnut burr chest on stand with scalloped apron situated on cabriole legs. Fine
Category

18th Century British George II Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

George II Walnut Chest on Stand
George II Walnut Chest on Stand

George II Walnut Chest on Stand

$13,900
French Oak Commode, C. 1810
Located in Houston, TX
present in furniture design at the time. Constructed from solid oak, this piece features a beautifully
Category

Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

French Oak Commode, C. 1810
French Oak Commode, C. 1810

French Oak Commode, C. 1810

$5,250
17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer with Foliate and Lozenge Panels
Located in Worcester, GB
17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer with Foliate and Lozenge Panels A handsome 17th century
Category

17th Century British Antique Oak Chest

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer with Foliate and Lozenge Panels
17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer with Foliate and Lozenge Panels

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer with Foliate and Lozenge Panels

$1,588 Sale Price
20% Off
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Antique Oak Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique oak chest available at 1stDibs. Each antique oak chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are many kinds of the antique oak chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique oak chest, those designed in Georgian, Louis XVI and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Heal's, Ambrose Heal and Liberty Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique oak chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Oak Chest?

The average selling price for an antique oak chest at 1stDibs is $3,898, while they’re typically $245 on the low end and $224,583 for the highest priced.

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 Oak Chest
  • How can you tell if a chest is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I identify an antique chest of drawers?
    1 Answer
    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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