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Pair of Painted Blue 19th C. Swedish Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring timeless Scandinavian charm into your home with this exquisite pair of 19th-century Swedish
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$9,800 / set
Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chests
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chest. Three drawer construction raised on a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a near pair of danish teak chests. These have always been together as they were both
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
$2,256 / set
Pair of Large Italian Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This impressive pair features three spacious drawers and stands on tall feet with gilded brass
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$32,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern chests have three drawers ensuring plenty of space of storage
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,500 / set
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
antique pair of chests of drawers, or two similar for either side of a bed, or anywhere else in a room for
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of neoclassical two-toned lacquered chest of drawers or commodes. With three drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian style chests.
Repainted, with nice detailing and reeded
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Black Lacquered Curved Nightstands Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
This striking pair of black lacquered nightstands, made in the USA circa 1960s, showcases elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chests of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian chests of three drawers crafted in pine. Each chest features
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Of English Late 19th Century Side Chests
Located in Round Top, TX
A lovely pair of later 19th century English Side Chests. Beautifully constructed from painted wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$7,250 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pair of pine chests of drawers with a newer professionally applied layered
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian pair of painted pine commodes, circa 1870.
Stunning pair of Swedish chests, very much
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rare Pair of Swedish Painted Chests, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare matched pair of Swedish painted chests, circa 1880, combining neoclassical elegance with
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$7,500 / set
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Four-Drawer Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome and well-matched pair of late 19th century Swedish Gustavian chests of drawers, crafted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Baroque Rococo Chest of Drawers Bombe Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Vintage French Baroque Rococo Chest of
Category
Vintage 1980s Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers.
With nice carved detail, re
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are mahogany and feature 5
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in South Salem, NY
An early 20th century pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers. Each commode has three
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$12,800 / set
Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A pair of French tulipwood bedside cabinets, having shaped gallery to the inlaid top above 3 flower
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
Pair of White Fine Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid Century White Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers , bedside tables, nightstands
Category
Mid-20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Danish Chests by Kai Winding
By Kai Winding
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of vintage Danish chests by Kai Winding, made in Denmark and dating from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$10,870 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian chests embodies the elegance and restraint
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair French Louis XV revival bombe shaped parquet de versailles commode chests of three
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$13,676 / item
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of solid maple chest of drawers designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, part of the iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial three-drawer Bachelors chests or dressers by John Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Swedish Blue Painted Chests of Drawers, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers, crafted in the second half of the 19th century and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Antique Italian Painted Chests or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of 19th Century Italian three drawer chests or commodes handcrafted in hardwoods on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$14,000 / set
Pair of Maison Jansen Black
Mirrored Chests/Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Black & Mirrored Chests/Commodes
Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$14,950 / set
Pair of French Mid-Century Walnut Inlaid Chests
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Mid-Century walnut inlaid 3-drawer chests. Each drawer having two square shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$15,800 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted chests. Circa 1870. Adds
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Antique 1870s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Victorian Bedside Chests Inlay Chest Drawers 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany inlaid chest of drawers or bedside cabinets
Each of the chests stands upon a
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Dunbar Chests of Drawers in Mahogany, a Pair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
A simple and classic pair of drawers by Dunbar in mahogany. Finished with clean lines, defined
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$6,300 / set
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of large Italian commodes featuring three drawers, flanked by ebonized columns with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass, Bronze
STUNNING PAiR OF MACASSAR RALPH LAUREN METROPOLIS CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Ralph
Category
20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
A Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of 19th Century mahogany bedside chest, finely hand carved, of exceptional quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$2,313 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian-style chests of drawers, circa 1880-1890, crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair
Classic Pair Swedish Style
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Drawers
Pair of 19th-century Swedish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English Campaign chests. The chests are mahogany, has ball feet with brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley Rosewood and Walnut Chests
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century 7-drawer chest with graduated drawer sizing, thin plywood drawer pulls
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$16,500 / set
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Nightstands / Small Chests, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Modern bamboo four-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s.
Eye-catching
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers with a Greek key design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Modern Cream Chests with Curved Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern cream chests with curved fronts. Curved three drawer chests finished in a hand
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$8,500 / set
Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests
Located in North York, ON
Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests. Newly made in the USA, featuring
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$11,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Sligh Furniture American Modern Chest of Drawers / Nightstands
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) nightstands / chests with a blond wood veneer, one
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Pair of Modern Commodes by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
meticulously restored pair of cream lacquer chests from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Walnut and Pearwood Veneered Marquetry Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of walnut and pear-wood, veneered, marquetry 3 drawer commodes on tapered legs. Floral
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pearwood, Walnut
Pair of Arts
Crafts Oak and Travertine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers.
Category
Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Georgian style yew wood bedside chests. They were made in England, they
Category
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arts
Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Pair John Widdicomb Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Pair John Widdicomb Walnut and Brass Chests. The chests are walnut with four pull-out drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,500 / set
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
These are wonderful little chests, they appear
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Chests in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian chests in the manner of Gio Ponti. Has the original brass handles and brass sabots
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
$31,000 / set
PAIR OF RESTORED HARDWOOD
SATINWOOD ANTIQUE SHERATON REVIVAL CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Pairs Of Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of pairs of chests is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct pairs of chests — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. We have 4220 antique and vintage pairs of chests in-stock, while there are 65 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of pairs of chests available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pairs of chests made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many pairs of chests are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Edward Wormley and George Nelson produced popular pairs of chests that are worth a look.
How Much are Pairs Of Chests?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,801, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $989,645 highest priced.
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 Pairs Of Chests
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a gentleman s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a 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.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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