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Superb 19th Century Split Bamboo Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous black lacquer and split bamboo chest of drawers from the 19th century having 2 roomy lower
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19th Century American Black Antique Chest

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut. The case
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19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Marble

Antique late 18th century German Solid black Oak panelled trunk or coffer
Located in Casteren, NL
This exquisite chest was crafted in Germany in the latter half of the 18th century. Both the lid
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Steel

Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine diminutive Empire Chest dating to the 1st half of the 19th Century in original condition
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Early 19th Century Empire Black Antique Chest

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Black Antique Chest

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Cherry, Fruitwood

Black Pine cabinet, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This piece has a beautiful, weathered appearance, with a black paint finish that subtly reveals the
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Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Black Antique Chest

Materials

Pine

20th Century French Wooden Coffer or Trunk Covered with Black Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
This is 20th century French wooden coffer or trunk or blanket chest, with decorative iron strapping
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Early 20th Century French Black Antique Chest

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Iron

French Parisienne Black wood and brass travel trunk - 19th Paris France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very fine late 19th century travel trunk in wood, brass, black coated canvas and interior fabric by
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
of grace that fits the age of this large chest. Contrasting black top. Carved details and tapered
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Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Post Civil War American Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Marble Top
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautifully-carved & highly decorated Victorian chest of drawers in prized rosewood with original
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1860s American Victorian Black Antique Chest

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Marble

English late 17th Century Blond Oak commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
English chest of drawers, Charles II, late 17th century, made of blond oak and left un-stained
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Black Antique Chest

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Oak

Baroque Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A black lacquer refinished walnut baroque style table commode with two drawers, vegetative
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Daniel Cottier A Rare and Early Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Tall Chest of Drawers
By Daniel Cottier
Located in London, GB
A rare and early Anglo-Japanese ebonized tall chest of drawers, designed by Daniel Cottier with
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Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Black Antique Chest

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Marble

Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting on tapered square feet. Brass key plates and pulls were added in the late 1800s. Fre...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Black Antique Chest

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Mahogany

19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Dra
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a
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1850s French Louis Philippe Black Antique Chest

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
under the marble top. The surface is dressed with the original black marble top. This chest is in
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
surface is dressed with the original black marble top. This Empire chest is in excellent condition
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Early 20th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Baroque Style Black Lacquer Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A late 19th Century Baroque Style black lacquer refinish dresser with three deep large drawers.
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Black Antique Chest

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Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is a product of late Edo to early Meiji era (circa
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

1860s-80s Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Kanto or Tohoku area, Japan. This mid-size, black Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers is
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian-Style Black Painted Commodes / Bedside Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of chests of drawers in Gustavian style, made of black-painted pine. High-quality
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Baroque Half Dresser Black Lacquer Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Black Lacquer refinished Half Dresser in Very Light Walnut Wood with Carvings, Cut-out Vegetal
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Blond Mahogany With Secretary - 19th Ce
Located in Brussels, Brussels
upholstered with a black leather good quality chest of drawers which is in two parts. This was made because
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19th Century British Campaign Black Antique Chest

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Mahogany

Napolean III Black Laquer Marble Chiffonier Commode, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century Napoleon III walnut black lacquer refinished five-drawer chest of drawers chiffonier
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Chest

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty hand-painted black lacquer trunk with gold-gilded decoration, this early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Black Antique Chest

Materials

Softwood

Louis XV Black Lacquer Commode, Late 19th Century
By Faubourg
Located in Lisbon, PT
An oval shaped black color refinished commode, a bedside type piece in transition between Louis XV
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Chest

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Rococo Large Oak Chest of Drawers Painted Yellow, Denmark, circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
contrasting black, entire chest lightly distressed to fit the age and character of the chest. Restored
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Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Antique Indonesian Wood Decorative Box with Inner Red and Black Lacquered Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
red and black lacquered decor that attracts our attention with its floral motifs. Raised on bracket
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty black and gold trunk with domed lid and brass hardware. This black and gold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Black Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese chest of drawers, handcrafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Black Antique Chest

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Iron

Italian Venetian Black Marble Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (19th Century) stripped pine chest with three drawers, each having a keyhole and
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19th Century Italian Baroque Black Antique Chest

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Marble

Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1905s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
black lacquer has taken on an artistic look. The peeling paint, which cannot be expressed on a new item
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Black Antique Chest

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Iron

19th Century French Black Lacquered Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French black lacquered Louis Philippe commode. Featuring a lovely hand
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Drawer Storage 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
. The entire piece is carefully finished in black lacquer, and the design, which is devoid of any
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Black Antique Chest

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Iron

Napoleon III Style French Nightstand Black Wood And Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
construction of fine and durable furniture; the black varnish makes it exclusive and personal; the marble used
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Black Antique Chest

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Black Lacquered Two-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands Asian Inspired
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands Have two drawers in each table
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1880s Chinese Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Italian Florentine Painted Black and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative 19th century Italian Florentine painted black and white commode. Circa 1880. (recent
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1880s Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XV 5-Drawer Commode w/Subtle Bow-Front in Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France, with is
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18th Century French Louis XV Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Empire Commode with Black Fossil Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Walnut Empire commode with a black fossil top features a classic and elegant
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19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century German Walnut and Black Lacquered Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century German walnut and black lacquered Biedermeier commode is a classic piece of
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19th Century German Biedermeier Black Antique Chest

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Walnut

French Empire Commode w/Black Marble Top Stunning Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top which rests above a case which houses
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Mid-19th Century French Black Antique Chest

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Marble

Early 1800s French Directoire Commode in Bleached Walnut with Black Stone Top
Located in Dallas, TX
drawers a golden beige hue. Topped by a black stone top, the Directoire commode can be paired with just
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Stone, Metal, Bronze

18th Century Bleached Mahogany French Empire Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak and decorated with
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Mid-18th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

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Mahogany

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode w/Black Marble Top Scraped Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This antique chest from France has a black marble top which rests atop a wooden chest consisting
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Early 20th Century French Black Antique Chest

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Marble

Antique Neo-Classical Style Painted Black and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely painted antique Neo-classical style commode with 2 drawers. Very nice decorative design. So pretty!! Note: The patina is recent.
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

French 19th C. Two-Door Buffet Cabinet w/Nice Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France (just over four feet in length) features a rectangular-shaped black marble top with
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19th Century French Black Antique Chest

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Marble

French Empire Period Commode w/Black Marble Top, Revival Accents, Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
black finish. This early 19th century French Empire chest-of-drawers will make a wonderful statement
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Early 19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Empire Provincial Ash Commode with Black Marble Top
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19th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Ash

Italian 18th Century Faux Painted Three-Drawer Commode with Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian faux painted commode from the 18th century, with three drawers and black accents
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18th Century Italian Black Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Pair of Charles X Inlaid Burl Maple and Black Marble Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
bronze keyholes and a single top drawer under a black round edged rectangular marble top. (PRICED AS Pair
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19th Century Charles X Black Antique Chest

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Italian Empire Commode in Walnut with Black Columns Mirror White Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, IT
and paw carvings gilded in pure gold Good conditions Chest of drawers W126 x D56.5 x H91.5 cm
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Early 18th Century Italian Empire Black Antique Chest

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Carrara Marble

French 1930s Empire Style Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top and Black Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawers and black columns. Created in France during the second quarter of the 20th century, this Empire
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Early 20th Century French Empire Black Antique Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Japanese Antique "Staircase Chest" Late Edo Period-Meiji Period /Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
can imitate. Japanese antique black chest "staircase chest" (late Edo period-Meiji period) / tansu
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19th Century Japanese Edo Black Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Decorative Spanish Metal Dome Top Trunk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Spanish Metal Dome Top Trunk The trunk has a pine carcass and it is covered in iron panels, it has wooden banding around the base with decorative metal work around all th...
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19th Century Spanish Colonial Black Antique Chest

Materials

Metal

Large 17th Century Inlaid Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
patina, the chest has three deep moulded panels on the front with a heavy oak plank top The front also
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17th Century Gothic Black Antique Chest

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Black Antique Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black antique chest available at 1stDibs. Each black antique chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the black antique chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each black antique chest bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black antique chest over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Alphonse Debain and Jones Brothers Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Antique Chest?

Prices for a black antique chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $227 and can go as high as $251,805, while the average can fetch as much as $4,430.

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 Black Antique Chest
  • 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.
  • 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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