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19th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great example of an early 19th Century French scrubbed oak commode/chest of drawers.
Circa 1820s
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$3,249 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 49 in D 22 in
1830s French Empire Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers and Gilded Edges, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
1830s French Empire mahogany chest with four drawers and gilded edges
Beautiful wooden root.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$4,900
H 38.97 in W 48.22 in D 23.42 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Elm and Chestnut Three-Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760. Built of elm and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$8,600
H 39.75 in W 52 in D 25.75 in
Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Philippe style miniature chest of drawers / commode made of walnut with a string
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,330 Sale Price
30% Off
H 18.125 in W 14.75 in D 11.25 in
Late 18Th Century French Commode Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
French country commode with a slight Serpentine front. This beautiful piece has a wood top and a
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet
Category
Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Louis XV Commodes Bombe Chest Drawers Gilt Linke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV revival commodes
Ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Painted Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and painted in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
$5,701
H 39.18 in W 49.81 in D 24.22 in
Industrial Metal Cabinet, Commode, Chest of Drawers, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
made in 2000s
In good original condition
Hard Construction
Made from Metal.
Category
2010s European Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$475 Sale Price
46% Off
H 16.93 in W 58.67 in D 25.99 in
Phillips Scott Sophia Chest Painted Shell White Commode NEW
Located in Atlanta, GA
This timeless style European inspired chest is perfect.
Phillips Scott Sophia Chest measures 48
Category
2010s Chinese French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI wood French Commode , Chest of Drawers , marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing small chest of drawers "SAUTEUSE," Transition style, SXIX, France. On marble Bréche d, Alep
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,403 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Georgian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Georgian Period walnut commode, of serpentine form. The top crossbanded and set
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Wrapped Chest of Drawers Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Maitland Smith embossed leather chest of drawers showcases the brand’s renowned
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.25 in W 34 in D 18.25 in
French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Brass Mounted Low Chest / Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite two drawer French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Brass Mounted Low Chest or Commode in
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,995
H 22.5 in W 33 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Chippendale 4-Drawer Mahogany Bedside Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chippendale 4-drawer mahogany bedside commode chest of drawers in great condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Louis XIV Style Commode/Chest of Drawer
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV style commode/chest of drawer
The fittings are pronounced and of
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Bronze, gilded or
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of drawers or commode of patinated flame mahogany, featuring a moulded
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,895
H 29.63 in W 19.75 in D 15.38 in
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode.
Circa 1900
Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style
Category
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
sample set of 12 finishes so that they can experience the finish first hand.
Louise Semainier Commodes
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mahogany commode buffet chest of drawers is truly incredible! If you look at the photos provided, you will
Category
20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louise Credenza Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Copper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal, Copper, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Provincial Gustavian Style Swedish Paint Decorated / Distressed Commode, Chest
Located in Manhasset, NY
Provincial Gustavian Style Swedish paint decorated / Distressed Commode, Chest
Beautifully aged
Category
Mid-20th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,500
H 31.5 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique commode crafted in walnut having geometric designs and crossbanding over a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
$3,200
H 36 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
MidCentury Blue Goatskin Italian Commode Chest of Drawer, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic color makes the chest
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Italian Rococo Neapolitan Chest of Drawers, Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Rococo Gilt Bronze-Mounted Walnut and Fruitwood Inlaid Commode
Naples, Circa 1760
An 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$8,000
H 36.25 in W 56.5 in D 25.5 in
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X
Category
Early 20th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century Swedish writing commode / chest of drawers
Date: 1800
Material: Walnut
Structure
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,701
H 32.29 in W 37.01 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
$9,900
H 29.5 in W 29 in D 17.5 in
Early 20th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming early 20th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style
French circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Peruvian Hand Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode, Two Available
Located in Wichita, KS
commode or chest, painted to emulate an Eastern European country chest, featuring hand-painted birds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 34 in W 51.25 in D 23.75 in
French Provincial Directoire Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
A classically designed French Directoire period commode. Constructed of walnut that’s gained a
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,830 Sale Price
20% Off
H 91.5 in W 127 in D 60.5 in
Louis XVI Bombe Chest Drawers Antique French Commode 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a delightful French commode in the Louis XVI manner
Of bombe form, the ormolu
Category
Antique 1880s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George III Style Cherry Low Low Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III Style Cherry Low Low Chest of Drawers Commode. Two drawers operating flawlessly
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th Century French Directoire Period commode made of solid cherry wood with yellow pine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,575 Sale Price
35% Off
H 33.25 in W 45.5 in D 24 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Commode Dresser Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1960s dresser, commode or chest of 4 drawers in elegant and classic wood worked
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,871
H 37.8 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in
Spectacular Pair of Cane and Brass Doors and Drawers Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$44,000 / set
H 33 in W 37 in D 17 in
Luciano Frigerio off White Lacquered Brass Commode Chest 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Italian Mid-Century off white lacquered commode would be stunning in any bedroom
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$16,035
H 28.35 in W 71.26 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Commode Chest of Drawers, Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and stylish mahogany chest of drawers. In the style of the French designer Jean Pascaud
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Wellington Hall Italian Walnut Baroque Venetian Serpentine Bombe Chest Commode
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wellington Hall Italian Venetian Bombe chest ,commode or dresser. Made from Italian walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
H 34 in W 54 in D 20 in
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded commode Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,295
H 36 in W 46 in D 22 in
Mid Modern Century Commode Chest of Drawers Teak Wood
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful and elegant chest of drawers from the 60s, in teak wood, with four drawers and bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in central Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,720
H 36.42 in W 48.82 in D 22.25 in
19th Century French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Empire Period commode from Normandy made of solid cherry wood. Three
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,765 Sale Price
30% Off
H 35 in W 43.25 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy in the early 1900s using
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,250
H 36.62 in W 50.6 in D 24.61 in
Italian Bombay Chest Commode Leather Wrapped Nightstand Bedside Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Italian Leather Wrapped Nightstand Bedside Table Bombay Chest
Category
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Pine Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Biedermeier chest of drawers hand-crafted in Denmark in the early 1800s using pine. The chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Pine
$3,080
H 33.27 in W 36.42 in D 18.51 in
19th Century French Commode Bombe Chest of Drawers Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Marble Top Chest of Drawers. 19th century French Bombe Commode in the style of
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco French Chest of Drawer or Commode, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco dresser with six drawers and brass hardware, inlaid fluted board top.
This commode an
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Bleached Oak Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bombay chest hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak. The chest is rather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$4,850
H 33.47 in W 44.89 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marbre
Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers with a marble top.
Fluted legs decorated with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$5,083
H 32.68 in W 42.92 in D 19.3 in
A Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Petit Commode Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
petit commode. The serpentine shaped commode with two front drawers, each with a pair of scrolled floral
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$9,845 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.38 in W 41.25 in D 19.38 in
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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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Historically, camphor chests came from China. Before being used to transport porcelain, tea, textiles and other items to Europe, the chests served as storage furniture in Chinese homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of camphor chests.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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