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Tall Original Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers, Dated 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall original painted pine chest of five drawers with half column accents dated 1850.
Four larger
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Scandinavian painted baroque chest of drawers
Fine quality solid oak chest of drawers
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Oak
19th Century Original Red-Painted Danish Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
19th Century Original Red-Painted Danish Pine Chest of Five Drawers
19th-century pine chest of five
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique Gray Painted Oak Chest of 3 Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft gray paint adds a romantic touch to this serpentine oak chest of drawers. While the paint
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Black Painted Victorian Commode/ Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique black painted Victorian commode/ chest of drawers with marble top. The piece has been
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Small Blue Painted Pine Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charming small chest of drawers in blue-painted pine, crafted in the Baroque style.
The piece
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
$1,656 Sale Price
25% Off
French Louis XVI Period Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Louis XVI (1774-1793) French commode in the original paint finish.
Hand
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Carrara Marble
Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple, clean lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers reflect its Swedish country
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Indian 18th Century Hand Carved
Painted Coffer Linen Trunk or Chest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1780 hand carved and painted Indian linen trunk or chest
A very good looking and well made
Category
1780s Indian George III Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Spanish Chest of drawers in Duck Egg Blue Paint
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful 19th-century pine chest in a wonderful duck egg blue finish.
The cabinet features
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine, Paint
Italian Rococo Painted and Silver Gilt Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo chest of drawers coated in grey paint and accented with silver gilt trim and
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Silver Leaf
19th-C. Hand Painted Venetian Bombe Chest or Commode.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love original paint! This is a turn-of-the-century hand painted Venetian bombe chest or commode
Category
Early 1900s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Bronze
Danish 1880s Off White Painted Serpentine Front Chest with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish wooden chest from circa 1880 with light painted finish, serpentine front and four
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
18th Century Baltic Greige Painted Concave Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A unique and elegant painted Baroque chest of drawers with a concave front adorned with minimal
Category
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Oak
A Charming Painted Louis XV Style Provencal Chest
Located in New York, NY
We love this Louis XV style commode for its soft blue/grey finish and the soft patina it has developed over time. This elegant piece has three generous raised panel drawers with or...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Fruitwood
EQUESTRIAN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE HAND PAINTED HORSE
JOCKEY CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1880-1900 hand painted English Victorian Pitch Pine chest of drawers with Equestrian interest of a
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chests with Fluted Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood breakfront chests from the 19th century, with three
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C Red Lacquer Asian Tibetan Mongolian Painted Wooden Trunk Chest Grain Bin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Red Lacquer Tibetan Mongolian Painted Asian Chest. Item features red lacquer, hand
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Period Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers with Original Blue Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th Century Swedish 3 drawers chest with original brass hardware and its Gustavian style blue
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 19th century with two drawers, carved reeded
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden . The chest
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine
Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted
Category
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Painted Wood Chest, Pale Cyan Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood chest of drawers, with older painted finish, from the 18th century. This
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Italian Nicely Painted Two-Drawer Side Chest, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer painted wood side chest from the 19th century. This antique petite
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
and fitting the age and grace of this lovely chest. Top is painted in contrasting black.
The size
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Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine
$4,071 Sale Price
40% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Central European chest, with its original decorative paint, from the 19th century. This antique
Category
19th Century European Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Grisaille Paint Petite Chest Of Drawers Night Stand
Located in Forney, TX
, functional versatility, and interesting provenance!
(Today, this chest makes for a wonderful bedside table
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Bronze
Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of
Category
19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
$1,950
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers, carved
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th Century Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classicistic Louis XVI chest of drawers from around 1800. Solid oak wood with later paint.
Half
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Oak, Poplar
19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine
Venetian Foliage Painted Four Drawer Commode / Chest with Tapered Legs, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted four drawer commode / chest with original brass knobs, and
Category
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Red Painted and Bird
s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers from Maine
By L.Sprat, Bridgton 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century high country original red painted chest of drawers from Bridgton, Maine. The
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
$1,836 Sale Price
59% Off
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of drawers with untouched Original paint from Skelleftea
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Pine
Large Danish Folk Chest
Located in London, GB
folk piece. This chest dates to the 18th century, with a stunning hand painted design dating 1799. With
Category
1790s Danish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,878
Pair of 19th Century Painted Grey Blue Danish Chests with Brass Fittings
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegance of Nordic craftsmanship. Made from a handsome mix of oak and pine, the chests are painted in a
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century White Painted Large Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish is striking in this attractive large chest of four drawers resting on a
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Blue Painted Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, carved skirt and brass
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Irwin
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Robert W
Category
1920s American French Provincial Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Chest Of Drawers Grey Painted, Swedish Origin From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers from the 1840s with three drawers, painted grey in a classic style. Top
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1840s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with antique off white / cream
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Gilt Accents, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted Louis XVI chest of drawers with two drawers and tapered legs. Finished in light blue
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Children
s Chest With Drawers Made In Painted Wood From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small children's chest of drawers in painted wood from around the 1890s. We can possibly repair if
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1890s Danish Other Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from circa 1860 with three drawers, light gray painted finish
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Original Brown Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers with tapered fluted feet are
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
French Oak Large Chest of Three Drawers Painted Gray, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Large chest of three drawers with carved panels from France, circa 1820-1840.
The newer
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Oak, Paint
ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three formation
Please
Category
1880s Swedish Late Victorian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Welsh Sailor
s Sea Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh sailor's sea chest with canted sides. Painted red chest has black canvas top embossed with
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
$2,475
Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish creates the captivating allure in this attractive large baroque chest of
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Brass
Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted
Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish Louis XVI period painted wood demi-lune chest of drawers from the late 18th century, with
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood
Antique Rococo Large Oak Chest of Drawers Painted Yellow, Denmark, circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
Large rococo oak chest of 4 drawers with serpentine front resting on cabriolet feet.
The four
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
a distinctive pull-out extension. This feature, reminiscent of "bachelor's chests" known for their
Category
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Painted Chests
Materials
Walnut
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Antique Painted Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique painted chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, all antique painted chests available were constructed with great care. Antique painted chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique painted chests made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique painted chests over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Lew Hudnall and André Mare are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Painted Chests?
Prices for antique painted chests start at $225 and top out at $501,500 with the average selling for $4,409.
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 Painted Chests
- 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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