Skip to main content

Antique Painted Chests

Gustavian Chest
Hand Painted Art
Mid Century 3 Drawer Chest
Chest Of Drawers With Ring Pulls
19th Century Chest Of Drawers Swedish
White Swedish Commode
Gustavian Style Commode
Grain Chest
More Popular Searches
to
387
5,475
2,145
5,080
1,659
1,249
1,043
940
940
855
711
454
258
97
95
87
74
70
61
59
56
54
53
52
51
46
43
37
37
27
17
15
12
12
10
8
6
6
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
Sort By
Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer
Located in Troy, NY
A very rare late 16th century "Mudejar" coffer, the front, both sides and top intricately painted
Category

16th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer
Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer

Rare Hispano-Moresque / Mudejar Painted Coffer

$35,000
19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand painted small Swedish trunk circa 1877. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish furniture
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

$1,574
Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
painted dragon and decorative motifs. Beautiful deep red lacquered finish on front, sides, and top are
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk
Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

Antique Hand-Painted and Lacquered Chinese Shanxi Trunk

$3,880
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 Painted Chests

Materials

Oak, Paint

Antique 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
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
untouched original painted pine chest of drawers dated 1829 The Chest of drawers is divisible into two
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829

19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829

$5,166
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish painted coffer circa 1855. Fine quality piece of rustic
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer
Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer

Mid 19th century traditional Swedish hand painted coffer

$2,872
Painted Trunk with Leaf Motif
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful blanket chest with carved detailing
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Painted Trunk with Leaf Motif
Painted Trunk with Leaf Motif

Painted Trunk with Leaf Motif

$2,240
Chest of Drapers Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really useful 19th C chest of four drapers drawers. Lovely architectural handles. 1890. Reference
Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Beech

Antique Chest of Drapers Drawers
Chest of Drapers Drawers

Chest of Drapers Drawers

$4,518
Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent antique Indonesian Maduran smaller merchants chest or treasure trunk composed of hand
Category

19th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk
Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

Antique Indonesian Maduran Gilded Smaller Merchants Chest or Treasure Trunk

$2,495
English Art Crafts Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
English Arts & Crafts oak blanket chest with hand painted Art Nouveau flowers.
Category

1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

English Art Crafts Oak Blanket Chest
English Art Crafts Oak Blanket Chest

English Art Crafts Oak Blanket Chest

$2,450 Sale Price
49% Off
19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish hand painted dome top coffer circa 1824. Fine example of swedish traditional
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Iron

19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer
19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer

19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer

$3,084
Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The
Category

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Iron

Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782

Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782

$9,500
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890. Internal reference: C Code
Category

19th Century French Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Commode
French Painted Commode

French Painted Commode

$4,037
Neoclassical Painted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical hand painted commode with figures and scrolling foliage. Faux marble painted top.
Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Painted Commode
Neoclassical Painted Commode

Neoclassical Painted Commode

$38,800
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish folk art coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
chest presented in original paint with hand painted floral wreath to the front, initials and date of
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish folk art coffer
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish folk art coffer

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish folk art coffer

$1,711
Pine chest of drawers, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This pine chest of drawers dates from around 1920 and exudes character and authenticity. The chest
Category

1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Pine chest of drawers, circa 1920
Pine chest of drawers, circa 1920

Pine chest of drawers, circa 1920

$1,471
Painted 19th Century Armorial Cassone from Florence, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved and painted in Florence, Italy, this armorial cassone
Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Metal, Iron

Painted 19th Century Armorial Cassone from Florence, Italy
Painted 19th Century Armorial Cassone from Florence, Italy

Painted 19th Century Armorial Cassone from Florence, Italy

$4,800
Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top trunk circa 1854. Beautifully decorated coffer in
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer
Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer

Mid 19th century Swedish hand painted dome top coffer

$3,009
19th Century Pine Chest with Applied "v" Molding
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century yellow pine coffer with traces of green paint. Applied molding with central "V" on
Category

Late 19th Century North American Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Pine Chest with Applied "v" Molding
19th Century Pine Chest with Applied "v" Molding

19th Century Pine Chest with Applied "v" Molding

$1,600
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest

$4,271 Sale Price
43% Off
Handsome 19th Century American Painted Trunk with Lovely Worn Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th century American painted trunk with lovely worn painted finish having a rectangular
Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Handsome 19th Century American Painted Trunk with Lovely Worn Painted Finish
Handsome 19th Century American Painted Trunk with Lovely Worn Painted Finish

Handsome 19th Century American Painted Trunk with Lovely Worn Painted Finish

$3,800
Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This chest of drawers, made around 1910 in Hungary, is a unique piece of furniture with character
Category

1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910
Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910

Pine chest of drawers, circa 1910

$1,520
Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This late 19th-century chest of drawers is made of pine and oak with neoclassical influences. The
Category

Early 1900s Hungarian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak, Pine

Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900

Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900

$1,744
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.  Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
Category

1760s European Rococo Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest

$11,995 Sale Price
52% Off
Painted French Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C painted French oak commode. 1860. Reference: 8281 Dimensions 43.5 inches (110 cms) Wide 20
Category

19th Century French Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

Painted French Commode
Painted French Commode

Painted French Commode

$2,533
English Serpentine Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Low 19th century English serpentine painted pine commode with a decorative paint finish. 1830
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

English Serpentine Painted Commode
English Serpentine Painted Commode

English Serpentine Painted Commode

$1,752
Antique PA Dutch Lancaster County Stylized Floral Decorated Blanket Chest c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Pennsylvania German Dutch Lancaster County blanket chest offers poplar and pine
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Poplar, Pine

Antique PA Dutch Lancaster County Stylized Floral Decorated Blanket Chest c1860
Antique PA Dutch Lancaster County Stylized Floral Decorated Blanket Chest c1860

Antique PA Dutch Lancaster County Stylized Floral Decorated Blanket Chest c1860

$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone
Located in Troy, NY
Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone. Charming, painted cassone with a lift top
Category

Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone
Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone

Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone

$9,800
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a
Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest

$5,800
Baroque-style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large spruce chest with cut-out frame and panels on the front and lid. The grey-beige painting with
Category

19th Century German Baroque Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Softwood

Baroque-style Chest, 19th Century
Baroque-style Chest, 19th Century

Baroque-style Chest, 19th Century

$2,254
18th Century Italian Polychrome Cassone with Painted Renaissance Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in Italy circa 1760, this rectangular chest rests on carved paw feet beneath a molded plinth base
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

18th Century Italian Polychrome Cassone with Painted Renaissance Scenes
18th Century Italian Polychrome Cassone with Painted Renaissance Scenes

18th Century Italian Polychrome Cassone with Painted Renaissance Scenes

$18,000
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large antique English walnut country house storage chest on a later stand, circa 1900-1910
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand
Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand

Early 20th Century Large English Walnut Storage Chest Trunk on Stand

$1,290
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 Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

Swedish Painted Oak Commode
Swedish Painted Oak Commode

Swedish Painted Oak Commode

$5,257
Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant s Blanket Chest on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian 19th century merchant's blanket chest on wheels from Madura, with hand-painted and
Category

19th Century Indonesian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant s Blanket Chest on Wheels
Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant s Blanket Chest on Wheels

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant s Blanket Chest on Wheels

$7,500
Antique Primitive Dome Top Dovetail Gray Blanket Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century antique Primitive dome top dovetail gray blanket blanket chest trunk. Item features
Category

19th Century American Primitive Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Primitive Dome Top Dovetail Gray Blanket Blanket Chest Trunk
Antique Primitive Dome Top Dovetail Gray Blanket Blanket Chest Trunk

Antique Primitive Dome Top Dovetail Gray Blanket Blanket Chest Trunk

$850
Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Small chest with eleven painted labelled drawers for different herbs and medicinal concoctions.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest
Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest

$1,850
Danish Painted Continental Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Danish painted continental four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9014
Category

19th Century Danish Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

Danish Painted Continental Commode
Danish Painted Continental Commode

Danish Painted Continental Commode

$3,731
Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved and hand painted Venetian commode decorated with delicate flowers, leaves and scrolls. The
Category

Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Bronze

Painted Venetian Commode
Painted Venetian Commode

Painted Venetian Commode

$42,000
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 Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century French Chest of Drawers

$7,120
19thc Original Salmon Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing untouched 19thc original paint decorated blanket chest is a small scale
Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

19thc Original Salmon Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
19thc Original Salmon Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest

19thc Original Salmon Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest

$1,196 Sale Price
51% Off
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French painted 3dr commode, 1820. Dimensions: 53 inches (135 cms) wide 21.5
Category

19th Century French Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

French Painted Commode
French Painted Commode

French Painted Commode

$3,354
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century painted French 5-drawer commode, 1760 Dimensions: 50 inches (127 cms) wide 22
Category

18th Century French Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Commode
French Painted Commode

French Painted Commode

$4,455
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer circa 1852. Vibrant and beautiful dome
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Iron

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted oak dome top coffer

$3,420
Painted Portuguese Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming painted rustic Portuguese commode with two small over one long drawer, whimsically
Category

Early 1900s Portuguese Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Bronze

Painted Portuguese Commode
Painted Portuguese Commode

Painted Portuguese Commode

$3,450
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 Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

$6,093
Captain Rogerson s Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful one-piece painted pine campaign chest of diminutive proportions. The campaign chest
Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Brass

Captain Rogerson s Campaign Chest
Captain Rogerson s Campaign Chest

Captain Rogerson s Campaign Chest

$4,316 Sale Price
46% Off
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer circa 1841. Fine quality piece of
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer

$3,084
Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (18/19th Century with 20th top) two-door chest/commode having a refreshed
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode
Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode

Italian Venetian Style Painted Commode

$13,750
French Painted Breakfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning early 19th century French painted oak breakfront commode with good carved details. 1820
Category

19th Century French Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

French Painted Breakfront Commode
French Painted Breakfront Commode

French Painted Breakfront Commode

$5,196
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 Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

French Painted Oak Commode
French Painted Oak Commode

French Painted Oak Commode

$5,271
Large Mahogany Armorial Lift Top Chest with Armorial on Bracket Feet
Located in Norton, MA
Large mahogany armorial lift top chest, on bracket feet, early 19th century, height 28 inches, top
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Large Mahogany Armorial Lift Top Chest with Armorial on Bracket Feet
Large Mahogany Armorial Lift Top Chest with Armorial on Bracket Feet

Large Mahogany Armorial Lift Top Chest with Armorial on Bracket Feet

$8,725
Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top hails from the master artisans of
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top
Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top

Antique Italian Painted Commode with Faux Painted Marble Top

$3,800
Italian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Italian original painted three drawer commode. 1780. Code: 8572 Dimensions: W: 59.5
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Italian Original Painted Commode
Italian Original Painted Commode

Italian Original Painted Commode

$5,956
Austrian Original Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Austrian original painted pine three drawer commode. 1820. Reference: 8438
Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Austrian Original Painted Commode
Austrian Original Painted Commode

Austrian Original Painted Commode

$4,559
Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C decorated Swedish three drawer painted pine commode. 1820. Reference: 8390
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Swedish Painted Pine Commode

Swedish Painted Pine Commode

$4,523
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are
Category

1890s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers

$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 20th Century French painted oak commodes. 1930. Internal reference: H Code: 9158
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Painted Chests

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Painted Commodes
Pair of French Painted Commodes

Pair of French Painted Commodes

$4,189 / set
  • 1
  • ...
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets Under $3,000
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
19th Century Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
European Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets on Sale
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Painted Chests", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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
  • 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.

Read More

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.

More Ways To Browse

Painted Marriage Chest
Pennsylvania Painted Blanket Chest
Tyrolean Chest
Antique Italian Painted Dresser
New England Blanket Chest
Blanket Chest Belgium
Danish 3 Drawer Chest
Distressed Antique Dresser
Pakistani Cabinets
Black Tallboy
Pakistan Chest
Antique Pine Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
Shabby Chic Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture
Tall Blanket Chest
Antique Six Board Chest
Folk Dowry Chest
Six Board Chest
Swat Chest
View All Popular Commodes and Chests of Drawers Searches