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18th Century English Inlayed Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany chest on chest on bracket feet with string inlays of satinwood on every drawer
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the
Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese blanket chest from the mid 20th century with carved seashell motifs, dovetail
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian (18th Century) mahogany chest on chest with eight drawers (two small, six large
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent George III mahogany chest on chest is a magnificent example of quality and
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid
Category

Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Chest of Drawers / Chest-on-Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this uncommon classic low antique English chest of drawers, also known as a chest
Category

Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large George III Blanket Chest on Stand
Located in London, GB
A Large George III Blanket Chest on Stand with tall posture, being raised on original stand, with
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan's
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Chestnut

German Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two drawer oak chest on stand from Germany features the geometric panels common in furniture
Category

Antique 17th Century German Black Forest Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Unusual English elm country chest on stand with single drawer, scalloped apron and turned teardrop
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Lacquered Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
included) to secure the flat bolt. The chest is 19th century while the stand is 20th century. Great coffee
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest." Swedish early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Early George III Burr Yew Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
Having highly unusual diamond shaped veneers, with brushing slide and canted corners on bracket feet Additional information: Dimension: Height: 184 cm, 72 1/2″ Width: 101 cm, 39 3/4...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

19th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest / Tallboy
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 19th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest / Tallboy. Two short drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest circa 1800. Fine quality English chest on
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George I Burl Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Solebury, PA
An exquisite early 18th-century George I feather and cross-banded burl walnut chest-on-chest
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Georgian Style Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An impressive and very well made antique serpentine chest on chest of drawers. This is in the
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century George II Chest on Chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A one off pair of 18th Century George II mahogany chest on chests of compact size. The flat tops
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic and eye catching 19th Century English chest on chest. This beautiful and well
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
The dentiled cornice above a rinceau scroll frieze and a series of two short and four long drawers. On a base with two long drawers, floral molding and acanthus-carved ogee feet. Wit...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

William Hinn 2 Pieces Swedish Modern Chest on Chest Dresser Gentleman Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 2 part high chest of 4 drawers by William Hinn. Made in Sweden. Exposed
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small English George II Style Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual smaller size George II style / Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest. Exceptional
Category

Antique 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English bow front chest on chest early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany bow front chest on chest early 19th century.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
The early 19th-century Swedish Chest on Chest is a captivating and functional piece of furniture
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period
Category

Antique 19th Century European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, the top having five graduated
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Carlton House Mahogany Chest on Chest Of Drawers
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare 1940s Carlton House mahogany chest on chest of drawers. Rock solid red mahogany wood
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality and charming mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, having
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet
Category

Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Untouched 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Untouched 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest or Tallboy An untouched late
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest with Bronze Hardware
Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Colonial Inlaid Camphorwood Trunk/Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
the hinged rectangular lid resting on a conforming body flanked by wrought iron handles; adorned on all sides with an exotic wood inlaid perimeter band inset with bone inlay; the fro...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest on Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique mahogany chest on stand, having a blind fretwork frieze above an
Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and si...
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Bow-Fronted Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A George III period figured mahogany bow-fronted tallboy of attractive small proportions, having moulded and kingwood crossbanded cornice above seven cock beaded drawers supported on...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany

Antique George III Pediment Top Chest-On-Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made Period Georgian Chest-On-Chest with dove-tail constructed drawers, bold
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Metal

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George III flame mahogany secretaire chest on chest, circa 1770 in date
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th C English Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic two section Campaign style chest on chest, constructed of solid wood, with brass bound
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Hope Chest Storage Box on Metal Frame Box
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Hope Chest Storage Box on Metal Frame Box
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pennsylvania House Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest Bonnet Top Dresser
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Pennsylvania House Chippendale Chest on Chest with Bonnet Top chest of drawers in excellent
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest
Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy
Located in Naples, IT
Chest of drawers in walnut wood and walnut root with extractable desk. England, 18th century.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Graduated Chest on Chest on Bracket Feet, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne burl walnut graduated chest on chest with a carved molded edge cornice, feather
Category

Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest on Stand Rustic Brown Wood Brass Nail Heads
Located in New York, NY
Chest on Stand Rustic Wood Brass Nail Heads. A decorative chest on a stand decorated with brass
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
Category

Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Rustic Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 18th Century Brick red painted chest. Wood rustic with strap hinges on faded bracket feet
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Antique 1830s Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Henkel Harris Queen Anne Wild Black Cherry Chest on Chest C1992
Located in Big Flats, NY
Queen Anne Wild Black Cherry Chest on Chest with Carved Shell C1992. Measures - 88.5"h x 42"w x
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique English Edwardian Burled Walnut Chest on Chest, Circa 1900-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Edwardian Burled Walnut Chest on Chest, Circa 1900-1910.
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Curved Lid Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CURVED LID CHEST ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : EARLY 16th CENTURY, CA. 1500 Height : 49 cm Length
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
Category

Antique 18th Century Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

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Chest On Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chest on chest on chest available at 1stDibs. A chest on chest on chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chest on chest on chest, we have 36166 options in-stock, while there are 1435 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chest on chest on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest on chest on chest made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made chest on chest on chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Jim Rose and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chest On Chest On Chest?

A chest on chest on chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,005, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $774,985.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Chest On Chest On Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 3, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, 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, 2022
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.

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