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Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Fine 18th century George III period mahogany gentleman’s cabinet on chest with inlaid swan neck
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
$7,339 Sale Price
28% Off
Early C19th Dutch Marquetry Bookcase on Chest
Located in London, GB
Early C19th Dutch Marquetry Bookcase on Chest
The Glazed Door Opening to shelved inside
The Shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Early Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Restored Paul Frankl Style Stacked Rattan
Mahogany Petite Chest of 7 Drawers
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Art Deco era rattan chest of drawers with a mahogany top and seven pull-out mahogany
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
$6,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Cream Lacquered Chest on Stand
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie chest on stand or occasional side table
By Drexel
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
George III Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in London, GB
A George III period mahogany chest on chest, having moulded cornice above 2 short and 6 long
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Circa 1780, George III mahogany chest on chest. The moulded Greek key cornice is over a cross
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George III Spanish mahogany chest on chest, circa 1780. The upper section has crossbanded, canted
Category
Antique 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wiltshire, GB
George III mahogany chest on chest with original handles and escutcheons, brushing slide, canted
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Tallboy
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) two short drawers at the top and
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A Wonderfully Carved mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A mahogany chest on chest with carved frieze, waist molding, base molding and O.G. bracket feet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Cookeville, TN
An elegant curved front graces our flame mahogany chest on chest. It is accented with bronze
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Key Pattern Decoration
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Georgian mahogany chest on chest with key pattern decoration on the cornice, fluted canted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine George II Period Mahogany Chest-on-Chest
Located in Cambridge, GB
Fine George II period mahogany chest-on-chest; the upper-part with two short and four long drawers
Category
Antique 1750s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George III Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George III Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest, circa 1760. The molded dentil cornice is
Category
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Extremely Fine Mahogany Chest on Chest (Tallboy), 18th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional mahogany chest on chest, or
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th C. Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sherborne, GB
5759
18th C. Mahogany chest on chest
In extremely original condition with
Eight graduated
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th Century with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Drawer Pulls
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th Century with Mother of Pearl in the center of the Drawer Pulls. All
Category
Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small George II Mahogany Chest on Chest, Tallboy, circa 1760
Located in East Sussex, GB
A small George II period solid mahogany chest on chest dating from circa 1760. The top with moulded
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
English, 18th century chest, raised on bracket feet.
Well figured, mahogany, graduated drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest with Unusual Drawer Configuration
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality late 18th century mahogany chest on chest with extremely unusual drawer
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wells, ME
Superb chest on chest with swan's neck fret carved pediment over two short and six long drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood, Oak
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest with Superb Original Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
An excellent quality mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest with superb original patina.
This
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Kensington, MD
Petite 8 drawer Mahogany Chest brass fittings
View our complete collection
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chest-on-Chest
Located in New York, NY
Fine Chippendale carved mahogany chest-on-chest
interior bearing period chalk inscription
Category
Antique 1780s American Dressers
Exceptional 18th Century George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Alexandria, VA
One of the finest chests on chest we have ever offered, in a beautiful mellowed mahogany, having a
Category
Antique 1750s Great Britain (UK) George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Early Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Fretted Brass Hardware
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early Georgian chest on chest of imposing size and beauty. The mahogany has lovely patina and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early George III 18th Century Period Carved Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
oak lined drawers retain the original locks and the highly figured mahogany drawer fronts are all
Category
Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
English chest on chest with writing desk.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier George III Secretaires
English, George III. mahohany chest on chest, Ca.1820
Located in New York, NY
English, George III. Mahogany chest on chest.
In three parts, dental molding, bracket feet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Chest On Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A LIGHT MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST WITH OGEE BRACKET FEET AND DENTAL MOLDINGS, FLUTED CORNERS ON TOP
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Mahogany Chest
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Chippendale solid mahogany chest on chest with dentil crown molding, fluted
chamfered corners and
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English Chest on Chest of Drawers 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century inlaid mahogany chest on chest of drawers.
The mahogany boasting a well
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Antique Georgian Chest on Chest of Drawers 18th Century Inlaid Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive late 18th century George III inlaid mahogany chest on chest of drawers. The mahogany
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Antique Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century George III period antique mahogany chest on chest. This is a great chest on chest with
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
George III mahogany chest on chest with moulded cornice, oak carcassed drawers with original brass
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Serpentine Mahogany Tallboy Chest Drawers
By Christopher Pratt
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique serpentine mahogany chest on chest.
Of nice slim proportions
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Mahogany Polychrome Painted Chest on Chest
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An impressive and highly decorated Georgian solid mahogany chest on chest or tallboy with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Period Mahogany Diminutive Chest on Chest, English, circa 1755
Located in New York, NY
Very fine small-scale Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest, having a broken architectural
Category
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Federal Chest on Chest attributed to Samuel F. McIntire
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Sharon, MA
A handsome Federal mahogany chest-on-chest, the carvings attributed to Samuel F. McIntire, Salem
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th century miniature chest on chest
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
An outstanding miniature 18th century mahogany chest on chest or tall boy. I would say that this
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
English chest on chest in mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
English chest on chest in mahogany has original pediment which can be removed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany George II Chest on Chest
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Mahogany George II chest on chest, standing on bracket feet with graduating oak lined drawers
Category
Antique 1790s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
LEXINGTON Banded Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers by Lexington Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Impressive Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
With secretaire center drawer enclosing a fine interior with secret drawers. Oak lined drawers throughout, cantered fluted corners and dentil cornice.
Category
Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
COUNCILL CRAFTSMEN Banded Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
By Councill
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers by Councill Craftsmen. Mahogany with brass hardware
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Mahogany Asian Influenced Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced chest on chest, unbranded, similar quality to Kindel or Rway. Mahogany with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Fine quality Channel Islands chest on chest in mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A Fine quality Channel Islands chest on chest in mahogany, the chest is of the very best quality
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English George III Chest on Chest Dresser of Mahogany
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charlottesville, VA
completely intact in its original form, the tall chest has a lovely color to the Cuban mahogany drawer fronts
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Campaign Chest on Chest, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
English mahogany Campaign chest on chest, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Extra-Large Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
. Mahogany with bevel edge to the top, later added decorative brass hardware, bevel edge dividing chests, and
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest on Chest by Edwards
Roberts Mahogany
Satinwood Circa 1860
By Edwards
Roberts
Located in Uppingham, GB
Edwards and Roberts mahogany and satinwood banded chest on chest
Satinwood inlaid broken arch
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Chest On Chest In Mahogany ( REF AF-3331 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
Step into the elegance of the past with this stunning antique 18th-century chest on chest, expertly
Category
Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest.
The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$3,012
Georgian Secretaire Chest on Chest
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An 18th century George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest.
The chest has a fall front
Category
Antique 1760s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Chest on Chest
Located in Athens, GA
English chest on chest with solid mahogany, beautiful color and patina, large period feet, drawers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Large Georgian Flame Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large Georgian flame mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers, circa 1800.
This is a
Category
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Serpentine Chest on Chest
Located in Roswell, GA
Mahogany Serpentine bow front chest on chest with 'brushing slide' original green base slightly
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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 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 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 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.
- 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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