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Contemporary Chest, Wood and Glass
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Chest, Wood and Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and spectacular, late 19th century chest of drawers.
This beautiful Empire style commode has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bombe Commode
Located in London, England
French bombe commode in walnut with carved drawer fronts and original brass handles. Circa 1950
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,861
Louis XVI Directoire Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers C. 1940
s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
beauty into your space with this Louis XVI Directoire style mahogany commode, crafted circa 1940s. This
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Chest, Wood and Glass
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Chest, Wood and Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Louis XV Kingwood And Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine
With serpentine Breche De Alep marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with bronze handles and escutcheons. Raised on cabriole legs ending on sabot. Prove...
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI 19th Century Marble-Top Chest of Drawers or Commode, Mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
Finely made marble top French cabinet with white marble top.
Bronze doré accents and bead work, bronze mounts to the
Upper sides. The drawers work well and it has a key hat works.
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Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,200 Sale Price
33% Off
Directoire Mahogany And Brass Mounted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular white marble top with rounded corners over a conforming case with three smaller top drawers over two long drawers each with brass moldings and square bail handles ...
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Directoire Mahogany and Brass Mounted Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular St Ann gray and white marble top with rounded corners over a conforming case with three graduated brass mounted drawers with square brass bail handles , raised on ...
Category
Antique 1790s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a thick serpentine breche de alep marble top over a conforming case with two conforming drawers with bronze handles raised on cabriole legs with sabot feet. From a Bellevue Aven...
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble
18th Century Italian Walnut and Briarwood Inlaid Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
. The entire commode covered with veneer, giving it beautiful decoration as well as balance. The chest
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century French Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, kidney-shaped fruitwood antique commode was crafted in France, circa 1950. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Carved and Painted Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian carved and painted Louis XVI design commode made from old wood. Circa 2000. Adds warmth and
Category
Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,840 Sale Price / item
54% Off
Pair of Commodes by Zignago and Picasso
By Zignago
Picasso
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A good and unusual pair of bird’s-eye maple commodes by Zignago & Picasso, each of rectangular form
Category
Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$30,384 / item
19th Century George III Harewood and Marquetry Commode
By W. Williamson
Sons Guilford
Located in Bradenton, FL
finely detailed inlay. The chest is raised on elegant, tapered legs. This commode exemplifies the
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Transition Style Marquetry And Gilt Bronze Commode
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant Transition style "Pantalonnière" Commode in rosewood marquetry in rosewood and amaranth
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Italian 18th Century Rosewood and Kingwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
commode. The chest is raised by fine cabriole legs which extend to an elegant arbalest shaped frieze. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Jugendstil chest of drawers by Jacob
Josef Kohn
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil chest of drawers by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Italian Florentine Painted Black and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative 19th century Italian Florentine painted black and white commode. Circa 1880. (recent
Category
Antique 1880s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine early 19th century Biedermeier walnut and ebonized commode. Exceptional quality and
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Flame Mahogany and Ebonized Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome period Biedermeier flame mahogany commode with ebonized details. Gorgeous finish and ample
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
Small commode
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Very decorative small marquetry commode, Italy, circa 1850.
Inlaid with different woods such as
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Mahogany
$4,491
Burled Commode
Located in Annville, PA
A Hepplewhite inspired Burled Commode great for use as a side table or entry way piece. The three
Category
2010s Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$885 / item
Dutch Chest of Drawers or Commode / Cabinet, in Style of Tejo Remy, Droog Design
By Tejo Remy
Located in New York, NY
A unique Dutch chest or commode or server or sideboard or cabinet composed of 14 distinct
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Swedish Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers with 3 large drawers and with the original
Category
Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,351 Sale Price
24% Off
French Regence Tulipwood and Kingwood Parquetry Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
parquetry commode with the corner stiles retaining their flutes .,The Highly figured veneers complimenting
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Antique 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Oyster Veneered William and Mary Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine William and Mary period oyster veneered chest of drawers, the top decorated in an unusual
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Walnut
Biedermeier Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Commode made of cherry commode with ebonized wood. Three large exterior drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$9,488 Sale Price
39% Off
19th Century Painted and Gilded Petit Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully painted and gilded petit commode.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
1 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Kingwood and marquetry commode, in Louis XVI transitional style, of serpentine bombe form, fitted
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Renzo Rutili Mahogany and White Micarta Chest-on-Chest
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture tall two-tiered gentleman's chest. Mahogany cases and drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mirrored Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A mirrored glass top and front commode with three drawers adorned with star decoration. Beautiful
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Acrylic, Mirror, Wood
$15,975
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, gilded or partly dark patinated. Marble plate, over three frying chunks and a large two-thirds chimney door, with amaranth, bergahorn and colorful fruitwood inserted front an...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Austrian Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding period Austrian Biedermeier black walnut commode. You're exploring a piece that
Category
Antique 1820s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$16,000
Mahogany Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Mahogany veneer linen commode with curved winded columns and brass hardware, based on Hepplewhite's
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$6,000 Sale Price
72% Off
Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3
Category
Antique 18th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Chest On Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice nine drawer Chippendale Georgian Chest on Chest with a dental mold cornice. This piece
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$2,195
German Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century German Biedermeier walnut commode with hand shellac French polish. These commodes are
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$10,800
Spanish Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulbous oversized 19th c. chest of drawers with original marble top!
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$9,600
Late Baroque Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Late Baroque, Maria Theresa Style Commode – walnut, marquetry, brass hardware.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$8,500 Sale Price
50% Off
French Empire Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire flame mahogany commode with Carrara marble. This commode is the epitome
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$5,900
Roger Landault commode
By Regy, Roger Landault
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Commode à deux tiroirs et miroir par Roger Landault pour Regy éditeur
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$7,666
18thc. Regence commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved walnut commode
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$36,000
Vintage wood and formica chest, 1970s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This vintage chest is made of wood and Formica. It opens with two sliding doors. This vintage piece
Category
Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombe Chest or Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Louis XV two-drawer commode with Breche d’Alep marble conforming top in shades of pink and
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Kingwood Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Parquetry and Penwork Marquetry Demilune Commode, 20th
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century French bleached and painted walnut commode. 1890.
Internal reference: C
Code
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,017
Pair of Rustic Continental Painted and Gilt Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Continental (19th Century) painted and gilt trimmed commodes with carved leaf design
Category
Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
$42,500 / set
Louis XV Commode With Marquetry and Ormolu Mounts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XV Style Commode in kingwood with fruitwood finely inlaid marquetry and C.1900.
Dimensions:
W
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Sycamore and Nickel Chest of Drawers
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Part of the "Benoit" design series by RH. The sycamore chest has 6 drawers each with a polished
Category
2010s North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
19th Century Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut and Cherry Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined neoclassical chest of drawers in walnut and cherry, distinguished by its rich inlay work
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Italian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century Italian, Neoclassical commode from the area of Lombardy, possibly Milan
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
$14,995
Shagreen and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Part of the "Benoit" design series by RH. The shagreen covered chest has 6 drawers each with a
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Carved Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century French carved oak commode. 1780.
Internal reference: C
Code: 8973
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$4,474
Antique Ball and Claw Mahogany Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely, well made and sturdy Georgian style chest of drawers from the 1890's. The chest is
Category
Antique 1880s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chests of drawers mahogany and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent mahogany chest of drawers with seven drawers,marble top
surronded by a beautiful
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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Chest And Commode For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest and commode for your home. A chest and commode — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 29103 options for an antique or vintage chest and commode now, or shop our selection of 716 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest and commode, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest and commode made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chest and commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chest And Commode?
Prices for a chest and commode start at $10 and top out at $989,645 with the average selling for $4,500.
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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 Chest And Commode
- What is a commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024Commode 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. The term was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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.
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.
Find antique and vintage commodes on 1stDibs. - What is a bombe commode?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A bombe commode is a type of two- or three-drawer chest once used to hold personal items like clothing, documents and jewelry. Its name comes from the French word "bombe" and references the curvy shape of both the chest's body and legs. You'll find a variety of bombe commodes on 1stDibs.
- What is a gentleman s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
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