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Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
handcrafted origins.
A commanding piece with enduring character—ideal as a statement storage chest, bedroom
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Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
everyday use – as a storage chest, statement piece, or heirloom.
Pieces like this were originally made for
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Early 17th Century German Renaissance Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Steel
$8,805 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cedar wood storage bench chest
We can’t say enough nice things about this piece
Beautiful
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Early 20th Century Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Cedar
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Pine
Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
— and highly desirable — the chest still retains its original key, a rarity for 17th-century storage
Category
17th Century German Gothic Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Steel
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Pine
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest
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16th Century German Medieval Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Steel
$10,946 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
its antique charm. Sturdy and versatile, it may serve as a storage chest, blanket trunk, or adapt as a
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
Dovetailed Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Dovetailed Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage
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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Pine
A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Alternatively, use in the bedroom as a refined dresser or storage chest for a jewelry / watch collection, with
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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of
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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Polychrome Cassone with Painted Renaissance Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
ochre, red, and verdant green. Functional as a storage chest, coffee table, or bench at the foot of a
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Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
-century storage chest is a striking piece that blends function with artistry. The exterior features
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Softwood
Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Lined Storage Trunk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron storage trunk, dating to the
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
rich, bearing signs of use consistent with its age and original function as a secure storage chest. The
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Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest Coffer 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century mahogany blanket chest / storage trunk or coffer featuring rustic hand
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Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Mahogany
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 17.5" tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest. Intricately hand
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Early 20th Century Elizabethan Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique painted grain storage trunk or chest, circa 1840s. Made from poplar with beautiful red
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1840s American American Empire Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Poplar
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a Japanese black wooden storage box.
It is probably from around the Edo period.
It is one
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood, Cedar
$800 Sale Price
46% Off
Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique c1880s Dovetail Joints Double Lid Bench Shape Hope Chest Box Storage
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Maple, Cherry
Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Trunk, Chest, Blanket Box, Coffer, or Coffee Table with Lift-Top Storage
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1910s English Victorian Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Cast Iron, Storage Trunk, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron storage trunk, dating to the mid
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1860s British Victorian Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Metal
1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1860's Italian hand painted storage trunk or chest depicting Cherubs
Please note the delivery
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1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Pine
Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine Georgian period mule chest, offering generous storage and country house appeal
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1770s British Georgian Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
that hints at its original purpose as a travel or storage chest for valuables.
Reflecting the charm of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Brass
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Other
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers Tallboy Storage Solution
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – featuring attractive canted front
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18th Century Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
$2,881 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers Timeless Storage
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a striking piece showcasing
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18th Century Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
$2,881 Sale Price
30% Off
A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
storage chest.
✔ **Rare Collectible** – A highly sought-after piece for enthusiasts of Scandinavian
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19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
dedication to longevity. The coffer’s generous proportions suggest it was not only a storage chest but also
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Other Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
storage chest.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Elm
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan.
It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique French Country Hand Painted Floral Motif Sideboard/Credenza
Located in Chicago, IL
Country Hand Painted Floral Motif 2 Door, 4 Drawer French Farmhouse Sideboard Storage Chest. Beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood, Paint
Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
Artistic storage bench, naïve and charming in its design.
Shape of elephants in amber lacquer
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Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
neoclassicism.
Perfect for use as a statement storage chest, decorative commode, or accent piece in a refined
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1780s Italian Louis XV Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
$7,196 Sale Price
20% Off
1860s Japanese antique Tansu Medicine chest of drawers
sword storage wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Medicine Tansu chest of drawers with Katana (Samurai sword) storage, Made of Kiri (Paulownia wood
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1860s Edo Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Cedar
Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early Meiji period Sendai Isho-dansi chest from circa 1860-1880 with eight drawers, petite door
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
Painted Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large camphor wood silver chest embodies a robust charm, with its deep mahogany stain and
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1860s English Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
$2,875
Collectors Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic black painted wooden English 19th-century collector's chest featuring two columns of seven
Category
1860s English Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
$4,875
Medieval Oak Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
originally a grain chest, and now an attractive feature piece also useful for storage. Probably circa 1500.
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16th Century English Medieval Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Oak
$6,500
Wellington Chest
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency mahogany six drawer Wellington chest with finely carved side pilasters and hand cast
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Brass
$7,916 / item
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
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1890s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Oak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 18th Century
Brick red painted chest. Wood rustic with strap hinges on faded bracket feet
Category
1830s Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
$1,200
19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface blanket chest from Pennsylvania.The entire chest is dovetailed case and
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
$1,836 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique pine blanket chest dated 1763 on the back. The rectangular top with beveled trim opens
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1760s American Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood, Pine
$1,775
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
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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
$1,950
Painted Country Hope Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted country hope chest.
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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wood
Geometric Blanket Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early blanket or keepsafe chest having flat hinged top over front with geometric molded
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Early 1700s English Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Oak
$3,900
Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
EXCEPTIONAL CATHEDRAL CHEST
ORIGIN: GERMANY
PERIOD: 15th CENTURY
Height : 77 cm
Length : 147 cm
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
$41,646
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
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18th Century Gothic Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Oak
Curved Lid Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CURVED LID CHEST
ORIGIN : SPAIN
PERIOD : EARLY 16th CENTURY, CA. 1500
Height : 49 cm
Length
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Wrought Iron
$7,734
Chippendale Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A great example of a large Pine six board 18th century Chippendale blanket chest. This piece has an
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Pine
Baroque Chest, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque chest from the early 18th century, crafted from oak. The front is richly carved with
Category
18th Century German Baroque Antique Storage Chest
Materials
Iron
$1,903 / set
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Antique Storage Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique storage chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique storage chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique storage chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique storage chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique storage chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Gillows of Lancaster
London and Europa Antiques produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Storage Chest?
An antique storage chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,759, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Antique Storage Chest
- 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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