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18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Chest On Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional And Rare Design English Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton 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
$2,495 Sale Price
46% Off
Antique Mahogany Chest Tallboy Chest on Chest George III 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
parts stacked on top of each other, made of solid oak and mahogany veneer, George III chest of drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
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
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
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
$22,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English 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
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
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany
Renzo Rutili Mahogany and White Micarta Chest-on-Chest
By Johnson Furniture Co., Renzo Rutili
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
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the finest quality Antique English Geo. III period inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
$10,465 Sale Price
30% Off
Empire
Chest on Chest
Mahogany, Danish West Indies ( Virgin Islands) C. 1810
Located in Kastrup, DK
secondary mahogany. The chest has been carefully repolished and is in perfect condition.
It originates from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III English Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, English, Circa 1765. A strikingly handsome piece - the upper case
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Mahogany Armorial Lift Top Chest with Armorial on Bracket Feet
Located in Norton, MA
Large mahogany armorial lift top chest, on bracket feet, early 19th century, height 28 inches, top
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Antique Early 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogany Silver Chest on the most amazing and EXCEPTIONAL Carved Stand.
Made circa 1745, by an obviously
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
$32,000 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on stand having a quality mahogany rectangular top with a
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Chest On Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exquisite late 18th-century Georgian mahogany and satinwood inlaid chest-on-stand. This is a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English George I Style Chest on Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
English George I style chest on chest.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid
Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional late 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels. Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers Timeless Storage
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a striking piece showcasing
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,874 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers Elegant
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a beautifully crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,874 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Dutch Colonial Mahogany Chest on Stand with Brass Hardware and Key
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Dutch Colonial mahogany chest.
Fine Dutch Colonial chest with original brass work and surviving
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest on stand.
In remarkable antique
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Period Neoclassical / Egyptian Revival Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A unique, Regency Period Neoclassical/ Egyptian revival, mahogany chest on stand 1811-1820
This
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English bow front chest on chest early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany bow front chest on chest early 19th century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$4,960 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
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
$3,650 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on
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Vintage 1970s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English bow front mahogany chest on Bracket feet, five drawer
Located in Houston, TX
This English chest is a well made piece of furniture. It has
Five drawers that slide easily and
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Antique Late 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany
Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique French Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted antique cabinet on chest has an upper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Style Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian style mahogany chest on stand. The top of the chest has an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century George II Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers on Bracket Feet
Located in Houston, TX
This exceptional George III period walnut chest of drawers (circa 1760) exemplifies Georgian
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest/Commode on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
that this chest is customizable and can be made in the wood of your choice- cerused oak, mahogany
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Modernist Mahogany Chest of Drawers W/ Rattan Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored post-war mahogany lowboy dresser with large full-length rattan pulls along each drawer and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
$2,100 Sale Price
25% Off
American Hepplewhite Cherry Satinwood Inlay Bow Front Chest on Splayed Feet 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite Cherry graduated bow front chest of drawers with satinwood border and string
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tallboy Chest of Drawers, England circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1780
Mahogany George III chest-on-chest.
44"w x 22"d 74.5"h
Ref. CFRN1403
$ 8,500
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Irish Mahogany Campaign Trunk on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
. The chest has specific decorative details that show its Irish origins. The asymmetrical shell at the
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in North Salem, NY
stand is made from selected Mahogany and is exquisitely carved by hand. The top two fitted box drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$10,759 Sale Price
30% Off
Early 19th Century Leather Clad Camphor Trunk With Nail Head Trim, on Stand
Located in Peabody, MA
Leather bound camphor wood trunk on mahogany stand with cabriole legs, as found; chest featuring
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century mahogany tallboy
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fine early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest on chest / tallboy, the moulded edge cornice
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of this antique French chest lion paw foot commode is an old fashion French Polish and although we
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Spectacular 19th century French Louis Philippe book-matched mahogany commode, dresser or chest of
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Biedermeier Semainier or Tallboy Chest on Chest of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Danish semainier or tall boy (chest-on-chest) from the 19th century, featuring a Biedermeier
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Mahogany Leather Door Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Mahogany Leather Door Tall Chest on Chest Dresser. Item features custom
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest will become the centerpiece of any room. Inspired by
Category
2010s Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
$5,995 / item
19th C. George III Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest on Chest 8 Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. George III Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest on Chest 8 Drawer Dresser. Item features 2 part
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George III Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Contemporary Chest on Leather Decorated Carved Fretwork Mahogany Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Contemporary Chest on Leather Decorated and Carved Blind Fretwork Mahogany Stand. Great vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Paint
Antique George III Mahogany Blind Door Bookcase on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany blind door bookcase on chest. The top section with a dentil cornice and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass and Mahogany Chest on Stand Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
A mahogany campaign style box on stand, The box with brass corners and handles, with attached
Category
Vintage 1980s American Campaign Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Stand Side Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Federal style chest on stand or occasional side table
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Apothecary Chest On Stand w/ Glass Bottle
Jars
Located in Forney, TX
A refined antique English mahogany travel apothecary chest on later custom stand, and with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Category
Antique 1820s American Federal Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver, Iron
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$6,271 Sale Price
40% Off
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Mahogany Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mahogany chest on chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every mahogany chest on chest was constructed with great care. Find 307 options for an antique or vintage mahogany chest on chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mahogany chest on chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mahogany chest on chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mahogany chest on chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith, Baker Furniture Company and Calvin produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mahogany Chest On Chest?
Prices for a mahogany chest on chest start at $825 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $5,032.
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 Mahogany Chest On Chest
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- How do you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To 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, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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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