Open Top Chest
19th Century Style Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th century style walnut chest. Top opens up. Three brass hinges on the top. Brass
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20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burmese Hand Carved Peacock Sewing Table Cupboard Chest Open Top, circa 1880
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sewing side table or little chest with lovely peacock design
A very good looking and ornate piece of
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Antique 1880s Burmese Victorian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,721
H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 13.39 in
Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
Located in Somis, CA
mortises, the chest opens on top to reveal a spacious storage compartment. A testament to craftsmanship and
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Antique Early 19th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price
50% Off
H 33 in W 58 in D 23 in
Speckled Pine Gobi Sideboard, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
modern design of simple lines and rustic texture. Originally configured to open from the top, the chest
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Chinese Raw Pine Herdsman
s Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
modern design of simple lines and rustic texture. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Chinese Great Plains Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
straightforward design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Country Farmhouse Pine Cradle Bin
Located in Forney, TX
/ log holder / fireplace accessory, open top blanket chest, planter flower box, laundry bin, or large
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
$2,350
H 21.25 in W 35.25 in D 29 in
Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
" Wide
Versatile; having larger size and proportions, ideal for use as a one-of-a-kind open-top blanket
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Children s Furniture
Materials
Pine
Recent Sales
Great Primitive Blanket Chest
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A chunky Primitive blanket chest top opens for storage inside a key drawer and big drawer outside
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Blanket Chests
Early 20th Century Moorish Bugatti Style Open Top Chest or Side Table and Mirror
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Firenze, IT
.
The top of this tiny chest opens to reveal a storage space in it, the all rests on gently carved
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 13.39 in
Chinese Money Chest with 5 drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese money Chest with drop ring hardware from Henan. Pull out drawers below and lift open top
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Flamed Mahogany Chest Seat with Open Top Large Storage Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A stunning piece of antique craftsmanship, the flamed mahogany veneer is second to none, open the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
H 19.69 in W 52.76 in D 16.54 in
Victorian Fruitwood Collectors Chest of Drawers Cupboard Sideboard Open Flat Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sideboard with drawers and open flat top
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
H 32.49 in W 39.77 in D 14.18 in
Spanish Early 18th C. Cassone W/Flip Open Top W/Carved Interior
Wall Rest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish large size carved-wood coffer with unique flip top, from the early 18th century. This
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 25.5 in W 57.75 in D 23 in
New England 19th Century Country Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Bellport, NY
Antique 19th century Pine Blanket Chest,top opens to a deep storage space,one pull out bottom
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Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
The Mountbatten Early 18th Century George I Burl Walnut Chamber Chest
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
-1730. England
The cross and feather-banded burr walnut domed top chest opens to reveal 18th-century
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Chinese Plank Slate Herdsman
s Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
straightforward design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Modern Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Tall Modern Two Tone Dresser By Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ribbons, sculpted handles and tapered legs. Top chest opens up to an open cabinet with six cubbies
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Antique Moroccan 19th Century Large Brass
Wood Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
side. The top opens half way. This chest stands on a wood base that is part of the chest.
Category
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Brass
Rustic Four Door Sideboard Coffer, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
minimalist design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Furniture
Materials
Pine
Chinese Morning Sky Blue Coffer, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
streamlined design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Chinese Four Door Herdsman
s Coffer, C. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
straightforward design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Chinese Four Door Herdsman
s Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
straightforward design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Mongolian Four-Door Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
design with lots of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open at the top, the chest was modified with
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mongolian Four-Door Treasure Keeper Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
design with lots of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open at the top, the chest was modified with
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Elm
Early 20th Century Mongolian Herdsman Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was modified
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Ib Kofod Larsen Fa66 Rosewood Sideboard for Faarup Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
your senses. The doors have push to open fittings. The top of the chest is in very good condition and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Rosewood
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Six Door Storage Coffer, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
top, this chest was modified with front-facing doors by our carpenters skilled in traditional joinery
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign Mahognay Drinks Cabinet Side End Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, from the outside it looks like a normal two drawer chest, open the top and you have space on the outer
Category
20th Century English Campaign Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Monumental Antique French Vineyard Grape Harvesting Wicker Basket
Located in Forney, TX
, fireplace wood bin, blanket or towel storage open-top chest, country French Provincial decor or interesting
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Willow
Rustic Herdsman
s Storage Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
straightforward design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Chinese Herdsman
s Chest Sideboard, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
straightforward design and plenty of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open from the top, this chest was
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Mongolian Four-Door Square Corner Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
design with lots of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open at the top, the chest was modified with
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mongolian Herdsman
s Coffer Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
straightforward design with timeless appeal. Originally configured to open at the top, the chest was modified with
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Minimalist Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Mongolian Four Door Flatlands Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
design with lots of rustic appeal. Originally configured to open at the top, the chest was modified with
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Six Door Great Plains Coffer, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
top, this chest was modified with six front-facing doors by our carpenters skilled in traditional
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sideboards
Materials
Pine
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest
Located in Kirkland, WA
American Tiger Maple Blanket Chest with Two Drawers
This piece has a pine top which hinges open
Category
Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ebonized Mahogany Marble-Top Commode
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
and decorative, mahogany and ebonized mahogany commode with a white Carrara marble-top. Our chest
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 33.08 in W 49.61 in D 23.23 in
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ebonized Mahogany Marble-Top Commode
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
a White Carrara marble-top. Our chest opened by three drawers. Original chiseled ormolu hardware
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 33.47 in W 50.4 in D 23.23 in
French Louis XVI Period Mahogany and Ebonized Mahogany Marble-Top Commode
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
a « Gris de Saint-Anne » marble-top. Our chest opened by five drawers. Original chiseled ormolu
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 34.85 in W 50.01 in D 24.61 in
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Located in Southampton, NY
Turkish Chest with Ebony, Mother of Pearl, and Silver Inlay - Flip Top Open Chest
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Buffets
19thc Grain Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th c Louis xv style Provencal French Oak grain chest opens from top.
Category
Antique 19th Century Buffets
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Open Top Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the open top chest you’re looking for. An open top chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 1364 options for an antique or vintage open top chest now, or shop our selection of 48 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the open top chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each open top chest bearing mid-century modern, Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Lane Furniture, Drexel and American of Martinsville each produced at least one beautiful open top chest that is worth considering.
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Prices for an open top chest start at $240 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $3,600.
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.
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