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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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of MCM Paul McCobb for Planner Group Blond Maple Three-Drawer Chests
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
All original pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group chest / dressers for Winchendon. Three drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Pair of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Ormolu, and Brass Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. walnut, ormolu
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair Antique Italian Walnut Bombe Chests, Circa 1920
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Italian walnut bombe chests, circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Pair of Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chests by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Architect Meyer H Loomstein White Lacquered Chests with Greek Key Frames
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classical modern matching chests designed by St. Louis Modernist Architect Meyer H
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Lacquer
Pair of Rosewood Anglo Indian Campaign Nightstands or Chests By M.Hayat
Bros
By M. Hayat
Bros Ltd.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of two-drawer Anglo Indian stands crafted in well grained rosewood with Campaign brass
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Chest of 3 Drawers, Dresser Cabinets with Verona Marble Top Louis XV Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian Bombe Chest of 3 drawers, dresser Cabinets. Verona pink, red marble top.
Louis XV
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Conant-Ball, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers produced by Conant-Ball, USA, c. 1950s.
Refinished.
Minor signs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
$10,800 / set
Pair Louis XV Commodes Bombe Chest Drawers Gilt Linke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV revival commodes
Ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
French
Heald, Chests of Drawers, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood chests of drawers produced by French
Heald, USA, c. 1950s.
Refinished.
Heavy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
into a pair of individual chests simply by adding a plinth to one and a top to the other.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Pair Baker French Country Louis XV Style Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Baker attributed French Country Bachelors chests. This pair has a distressed finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of G Plan Teak
Fresco
Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of G plan teak 'Fresco' side chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960, of cube-form, the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Swedish Designer, Chests of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine chests of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Striking Vintage British Colonial Rattan Bamboo Cane Chest - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic vintage British Colonial style chest, circa 1980. Stout hardwood case construction
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Striking Vintage 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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Vintage circa 1950
s Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side
Category
Vintage 1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Virginia House, Chests of Drawers, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood chests of drawers produced by Virginia House, USA, c. 1950s.
Wood tops present with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Dimensions: 24.4“ H x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Biedermeier chests of drawers from Italy, crafted circa 1830. The commodes feature
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Leslie Diamond, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Leslie Diamond
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Leslie Diamond and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Unusual Pair Curved Venetian Bombe Chests / Stands , Italy, 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Matched Pair of Curved Venetian Bombe Chests or Stands , Made in Italy, 3 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A pair of early 20th c French walnut
gilt bronze mounted chests by E. Schmidt
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style walnut and gilt bronze mounted
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
$11,500 / set
Suite Maggiolini Walnut Italy 1804
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chest of drawers with four drawers and a bedside table with door and drawer under the top
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Cherry, Maple, Walnut
$165,680 / set
Pair Antique Neoclassical Italian School Green Faux Painted Rouge Marble Chests
Located in Essex, MA
A lovely pair of antique Neoclassical Italian School faux painted
rouge marble chests with
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$42,040 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced by Conant Ball, USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$17,900 / set
Pair Early 20th Century Manor House Mahogany Bachelor
s Secretary Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early 20th Century Chipp3ndale style Manor House Furniture Mahogany Bachelor's Flip top
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of extremely rare Campaign chests by Drexel for the Oxford Square Collection. We
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Organic Coastal Faux Bamboo Rattan Chests / Commodes / Cabinets - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of Regency style hand crafted faux bamboo chests. They date to the 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Composition, Metal
Pair French Style Robust 2-Drawer Chests in White
Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of nicely-sized, French style two-drawer raised commodes in white with gold accents. These
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Neo-Classical Style Mahogany
Brass Marble Top Chests Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century neoclassical style mahogany veneered chests with green marble tops. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$11,900 / set
Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Norwalk, CT
shell detail. The main body of the chests are finished in high gloss lacquer. The lacquer has been
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Country Workshop, Chests of Drawers, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple and brass chests of drawers produced by Country Workshop, Newark, New Jersey, USA
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Large Midcentury French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Large Mid-Century French Parchment Commodes, Chests or Cabinets, 1950s
A large and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Custom Linen Wrapped Open Commodes, Chests, Nightstands, White, American
Contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Linen
Pair Cerused Bachelor Chests Mid-Century Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. Each a four-drawer bachelors chest, of solid wood construction, have
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of Louis XV style chest of drawers,Night stands made by La Maison London
Black lacquered with
Category
2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$8,872 / set
Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique pair of Italian Venetian walnut and giltwood serpentine bombe' commodes
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan chests of drawers or nightstands designed and produced in the US, c
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Cerused Mid-Century Modern Chests, Pair
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
! This is a pair of bachelor’s chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture. They have a clean
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Off-White Commode, Nightstand or Chest, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An opulent pair of Hollywood regency style commodes, chests or nightstands. These exceptional
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,650 Sale Price / set
30% Off
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Wood, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and wood chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hickory Manufacturing, Chests of Drawers, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1980s
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and hickory chests of drawers produced by Hickory Manufacturing, USA, 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Buying
Design Pair of Whitewashed Chests
By Buying
Design
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of chests of five paneled drawers with bun feet & brass pulls made in Italy by Buying
Category
1990s Italian Rustic Dressers
Materials
Brass
$2,995 / set
Remarkable Italian Trapezoidal Bamboo Chest by Vivai del Sud - Pair Available
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
is a pair of these commodes available. The price listed is for one (1) chest.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, 1940
s Modernist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous pair / chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
The “Metropole” Chests of Drawers - designed by Karl Kemp Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern chests of drawers in walnut with ebonized tapered square legs, sides, and tops. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century, Pair Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest ofDrawers
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawer
This pair of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$34,568 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Cottage Style Chests Side Tables W/ Floral Barbola Marble Tops - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming pair of Victorian cottage style side tables or petite chests. The barbola swags
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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 chest dresser called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024What a chest dresser is called varies. Some people refer to this type of storage furniture as a bureau or chest of drawers. It's also correct to simply call one a dresser or a chest. Shop a large selection of dressers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
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