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Mid Century Modern Chest Of Drawers Paul Mccobb For Planner Group - Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers Paul McCobb for Planner Group - Pair
This Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Glass Laminate Chests of Drawers/Commodes With Chrome Base - A Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Postmodern Purple Laminate Chests of Drawers bring bold color and sculptural flair, adding vibrant
Category
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Link Taylor Carved Shell Pine Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of vintage boho pine chests of drawers, featuring
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs
Located in Basildon, GB
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs, not a strictly matching set but
Category
Mid-20th Century British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,916 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany, Gilt and Red Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A pair of French commodes in the Louis XV manner.
Constructed in mahogany, dressed with gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Tulipwood Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, Ormolu and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak geometric front four-drawer chests from the 19th century with ebonized pulls
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Pair Walnut Bachelors Chests Bedside Georgian Revival Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a pair of Georgian Revival bachelor's chests in walnut
Classic bachelor chest with
Category
Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Pair of Neoclassical Inspired 2-Drawer Side Chests w/Pull Out Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
to work beautifully as a pair of nightstands or side chests for a sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Chests with Antiqued Marbled-Foxed Mirror Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A graceful and refined pair of Louis XV–style painted chests, finished in a soft, patinated cream
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Pair of Dorothy Draper for Heritage Espana Chests / Commodes, Mid-Century Modern
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Heritage Espana Chests by Dorothy Draper, Stamped, Mid Century Modern
A pair of stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century White Oak Morgan Style Five Drawer Tall Chests
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-century white oak Morgan chests with five drawers mounted with scroll design brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Antique French Semainier Ormolu Marble Chests of Drawers by Kahn
Cie 1895
By E. Kahn
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine pair of antique French Semainier chests of drawers, inlaid kingwood with veined golden
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Lovely Vintage Pair of Burr
Burl Yew Wood Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sized chests of drawers.
A good looking well made and utilitarian pair, they can sit in just about
Category
20th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Vintage Pair of Wide Burr
Burl Yew Wood Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bedside / side table sized chests of drawers
A good looking well made and utilitarian pair, they can
Category
20th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers on Wheels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Marble Top Semainier Lingerie Chests Circa 1910
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Marble Top Semainier Lingerie Chests Circa 1910
Dimensions : 55
Category
Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,209 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of Large, Early 19th C. Chinoisserie Chests from Paris. C.1820.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
matched chests. From Paris, this incredible pair of early 19th Century (C.1800) are in exceptional
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley Mid-Century Walnut and Leather 7-Drawer Chests
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 7-drawer chests with walnut veneer, and drawers in graduating size
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1990s Boho Chic Pencil Reed Glass Top Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your living space with a pair of 1990s Boho Chic Pencil Reed Glass-Top Chests, offering
Category
20th Century Indonesian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
$1,676 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests w/ Gallery Tops Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of ebonized espresso mid century modern American bachelor chests dressers with gallery tops
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached mahogany four drawer bachelors chests with round brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XV Provincial Style Hand-carved Two-drawer Commodes/Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
excellent quality reproductions, each with serpentine shaped top above a conforming bombe-form body fitted with two drawers over a pierced rocaille-carved apron all raised on scrolle...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$12,500 / set
Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak 3 drawer bachelor chests with nice solid brass round accents
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Walnut 4-Drawer Bach
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century walnut bachelor's chests with four drawers in descending size with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
A Very Fine Pair of Large 19th Century Bow Fronted Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of 19th Century mahogany bow fronted bedside chests of grand proportions
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Teal Laminate Commodes/Chests of Drawers With Gold Accents - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Postmodern Teal Laminate Commodes with gold accents adds bold elegance and practical
Category
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Campaign Chests - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover this charming pair of vintage woven rattan campaign chests, perfect for adding a touch of
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers Bachelor Chests Brass Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests dressers cabinets designed by Robsjohn Gibbings
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Dorothy Draper Serpentine Chests in Ivory Lacquer with Nickel Pulls
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Baroque style.
These chic chests could flank a fireplace or be used as nightstands. We have the most
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Two-Tone Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Bachelor Chests Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern "Left and Right" three-drawer cabinets bachelor chests dressers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Restored Pair of Modern Maple Chests by John Stuart, circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored pair of modern chests by John Stuart, circa 1950. The sleek clean design is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous and rare pair of Milo Baughman rosewood and brass bachelors chests. Unusual lighter
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Kingwood and Tulipwood Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Kingwood
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Mid-Century Tiered Limed Wood Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
was done at a later time than the Chest Pair).
Dimensions: wide 38", depth 19 1/2", height 32
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$6,200 / set
Pair of Iron and Walnut Chests Designed by Donald Knorr for Vista
By Donald Knorr
Located in Stamford, CT
armitures painted black supPorting walnut chests.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets.
These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs.
One Cabinet
Category
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
A Pair of French "Faux Book" Tambour Door Petite Side Chests, c. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of side chests, with leather spined faux-book front tambour doors, from the early
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pair Vintage Chest of Drawers in Black with Silver Hardware, Clean Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern designed American painted wood four-drawer chests. These vintage chests from
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Chests or Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
marble top tables or chests of exceptional quality. This stunning pair are finely carved, quarter
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest with Suspended Brass Vanity
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative pair of white lacquer faux bamboo dressers connected with a solid brass suspended
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Chests by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, Circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic pair of McCobb chests, manufacturers by Planner Group circa 1950s. Distinctive modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Drexel Heritage Expectations Faux Tortoise Console Chests, Vintage Pair
Offered for sale is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Marble Top Red Lacquered Serpentine Chests, a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
Bright and bold, a pair of red lacquered chests of drawers. Three serpentine drawer fronts open
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of early 20th Century marble top bedside chests of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Restored Pair of Vintage Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
mark. The price listed is for the pair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White
Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern solid oak two tone cerused finish bachelor chests dressers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Broyhill Emphasis Chests of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern chest of drawers in walnut. Sculpted wood handles on each drawer. Could
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,500 / set
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sophisticated pair of vintage chest of drawers offers rich texture and tropical refinement
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair Late 19th Century Korean Wooden Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of well aged wooden side chests with nice natural wood grain displaying unique and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,520 / set
Pair French Bombe Commodes Napoleon II Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Napoleon II Revival commodes
Of bombe form, these really
Category
Vintage 1980s Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Organic Modern Springer Style Grasscloth Wrapped Ivory Chests - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an organic modern pair of grasscloth wrapped chests. They have brass hardware and clean
Category
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Weathered Ebony Cane Rattan Bamboo Chest - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic vintage British Colonial style chest, circa 1980. Stout hardwood case construction
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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
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Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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