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Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Heritage Regency Walnut Drawers Chests Night Tables, circa 1950s, a Pair
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Pair of regency bachelor chests, night tables by Heritage Furniture.
Vintage of the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White
Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Chest by Widdicomb, circa 1950- Pair Available
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. There are a pair of these
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Chests / Commodes W/ Custom Blue Paint - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love these! This is a pair of 1960s/ 70s French Louis XV style chests with a custom finish….a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Burr Yew Bedside Chests Designed By Ray Leigh For Gordon Russell 1988
By Gordon Russell
Located in Norwich, GB
Pair of burr yew and yew bedside chests with recessed brass handles, designed by Ray Leigh for
Category
Vintage 1980s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Italian Rococo Style Bombe-form Two-Drawer Olivewood Chests/Nightstands
Located in San Francisco, CA
the arbalete top with perimeter stringing within a crossbanded border all above a shapely bombe-form body with similar stringing and crossbanding; fitted with two long drawers having...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Pair of Swedish Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th century Swedish painted pine commodes. 1890.
Code: 9250
Dimensions:
W: 33
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,826 / set
Pair Ebonized Mahogany Mid Century Modern Deco Style Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Tommi Parzinger, Dorothy Draper
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ring Pulls Ebonized Mahogany Mid Century Modern Deco Style Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Japanese Kannon Biraki Clothing Chest on Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
separated and displayed as a pair of individual chests, offering considerable versatility. Accompanied by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Moderne Black
White Lacquered Steel Chests by Norman Bel Geddes, Restored
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Moderne black & white lacquered steel chests by Norman Bel Geddes, USA, circa 1940s, Restored
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
$7,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger, Wood, Brass, Green Leather, Chests of Drawers, USA, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of stained wood and leather chests of drawers or bedside cabinets designed by Tommi Parzinger
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Semainieres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Neoclassical semainieres. Mahogany with patinated brass details.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Chests of drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass chests of drawers designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Pair Wooden Side Chests w/Marble Tops
Brass Accents, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of painted wood side chests, with marble tops and brass accents, from the mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th century Swedish decorated and painted pine commodes. 1890.
Internal reference
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,826 / set
Bernhardt Walnut Marble Top Chests of Drawers Night Stands with Brass Hardware
By Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
a vintage pair of Bernhardt Furniture marble top chests of drawers or nightstands. The chests are
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,600 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Pair of Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 20th C French painted oak commodes. 1930.
Reference: 8312
Dimensions
48.5 inches
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$5,529 / set
Pair of French Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of early 20th Century French painted oak commodes. 1930.
Internal reference: H
Code: 9158
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$4,177 / set
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,826 / set
Pierre Gautier Delahaye "Weekend" Chest
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in New York, NY
A pair of pine chests from the “weekend” series with three drawers and one door, slats construction
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$20,000 / set
Pair of Kingwood Commode, Genoa
Located in London, GB
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND ROSEWOOD COMMODES, GENOA, CIRCA 1775.
The gilt
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
$116,052
Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of commodes in Gustavian style, painted in a light grey-white shade with a beautiful patina
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,688 / set
Pair of Vintage Bombe Commodes
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of 1940's Bomb'e dressers that can also be used as nightstands.
Hand painted within the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully preserved pair of 18th-century Italian commodes from Southern Italy, crafted in
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$14,950 / set
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Lovely pair of early 19th C Swedish painted commodes with faux marble tops. 1820.
Reference: 8386
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,826 / set
Pair of Danish Teak Cabinets, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant pair of Danish modern cabinets in teak, raised on minimalist black-lacquered metal frames
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$4,500 / set
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1880.
Fine quality pair of Scandinavian chest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
$9,213 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Demilune Commodes
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine pair of early 19th Century Northern European neoclassical demilune commodes, the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Directoire Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Marble
$55,000 / set
Pair of Custom Made Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom made painted commodes. Can be made to your chosen colour and dimensions.
Can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$5,324 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of late 19th century Swedish painted pine commodes. 1890.
Code: 9062
Dimensions:
W: 31
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,826 / set
Pair of Vintage Baker Painted Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Baker Furniture Company chests with painted finish showing natural wear. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
$12,500 / set
Pair of Custom Made Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom made Swedish style commodes
Reference: 7718
Dimensions
40 inches (102 cms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$7,372 / set
Early Pair of Danish Bedside Tables 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of danish chest of drawers / bedside tables. Denmark, early 1960s. One drawer in front
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,953 / set
French 19th Century Pair of Commodes
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite Pair of 19th century French pair of commodes. They are made of mahogany with brass around
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$8,200 / set
Matched Pair Of Louis Philippe Mahogany Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
base and other with toupee feet. One chest a tiny bit smaller by 3/4 of an inch and a 1/4 of an inch.
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$5,800 / set
Important Pair of Neoclassical Commodes
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of neoclassical three-drawer commodes.
Cherrywood with ebonized pilasters
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
$38,000 / set
Cute Pair of Bevelled Mirrored Small Commodes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute pair of Hollywood Regency small three drawers commodes in bevelled mirrored glass.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
$1,990 / set
Pair of Antique Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made-to-order, custom pair of antique mirrored nightstands with silver gilt trim.
Currently out
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
$14,600 / set
Pair Of Italian Rococo Walnut Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each with serpentine Verona marble tops over three drawers with escutcheons. Cabriole legs with brass toes. Tops once veneered but now with what appear to be the original tops.
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$6,850 / set
Pair of Vintage Provincial Serpentine Commodes
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of dressers are In the French Louis XV country Provincial style with serpentine fronts
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of stunning 19th Century Italian two drawer walnut commodes.
Matching walnut with boxwood
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
$11,220 / set
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Stands
By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer stands or chests having a faux ostrich finish, brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,950 / set
Matched Pair of American Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched pair of American commodes with very interesting bookmatched mahogany drawer fronts and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$24,900 / set
Pair of Antique French Style Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French style side tables, dating from around the 1930’s.
They have a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$2,150 / set
Pair of European Walnut Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
beech and walnut with a molded edge rectangular top, three long paneled drawers with lozenge detailing and antique pewter handles, with carved fluted details and raised on square tap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
$6,054 / set
Pair of Italian Green Painted Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative pair of Italian Rococo style commodes, painted light green over all
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century Italian walnut commodes.Finished on gilded lions claw feet. Unusual to find a
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$12,287 / set
Pair of 1920s French Wooden Semainier Cabinets
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant pair of 1920s French wooden semainier cabinets exemplifies the understated refinement
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,995 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized pair of Italian walnut, two drawer commodes.
Circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$7,946 / set
Pair of Northern European Style Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from exotic figured movingui veneer with refined black line inlays, this luxurious chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
$9,060 / set
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental (circa 1850s) Spanish rosewood 5 drawer bombe shaped commodes with mother of
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Pewter, Brass
$54,000 / set
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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.
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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 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 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.
- 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 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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Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
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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