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Pair of Chests in Leather by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of chests of drawers in wood upholstered with an off-white leather worked like parchment in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand, Pair of Chests of Drawers Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand (attributed to), pair of chests of drawers in solid pine, circular handles, LES
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of chests of drawers in lacquered beech and gilded brass. Contemporary work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of chests of drawers in a rectangular shape, each chest of drawers opening on the front with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Chest of Drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chest of drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
Three drawer bedside tables with heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small drawers on wheels with five drawers dressed in mirror. Grey lacquered structure
Category
Vintage 1980s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF CHESTS LOUIS XIV
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of walnut veneered chests of drawers with geometric motifs and ebonized wood finishes
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
1960s Frantisek Mezulanik Pair of Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Pair of Chest of Drawers, Wood and Brass, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary chest of drawers, wood and brass, Italy - Two Available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chests of Drawers with Marble Tops, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large chests of drawers with three drawers and white marble tops. The chests of drawers
Category
Antique 1840s European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of three drawer chests, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in the the 1930's
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Naugahyde
Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 60.63 in D 20.48 in
Kittinger Mandarin Pair of Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer Five Drawers
By James Mont, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern high chest dresser with Greek key motive by Kittinger.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Breathtaking Pair of Chests by Renzo Rutili in Cerused Oak and Bird's-Eye Maple
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
20th Century Italian Design Louis XV Style Pair of Chest, Commode in Pony Hair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and beautiful pair of Louis XV style dresser completely covered in horse hair. Italian design
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Chests of Drawers, Palisandr, France, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored ArtDeco Pair of Chests of Drawers.
Source: France
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Palisandr
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Pair of Baker Fruitwood Campaign Style Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of chests or commodes crafted in fruitwood in a sleek modern form with hints of
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in London, GB
This is a really great pair of chests by Elmar Flötotto in beech with green side and back panels
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Pair of Leather and Walnut Chests Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of chests in walnut with leather wrapped baseboards and blond handles. Designed by Edward
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in London, GB
Made in the United States in middle of the 20th century, this pair of chests are a design classic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Chests
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular, rare pair of Hollywood Regency chests by Dorothy Daper. From her 1960's Viennese
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Chests of Drawers, Piacenza, Late 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chests of drawers with walnut veneer, walnut root and bois de rose, maple and boxwood trim
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Very Rare Pair of French Bleached Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
An extremely hard to find pair of Chests of Drawers. French in origin and made from solid Oak. All
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fine Pair of Serpentine Faux Shagreen Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sophisticated and striking pair of serpentine chests. The pair of chests in brown faux shagreen
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality pair of gustavian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Chartreuse Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
suggests that this great pair of chests may have been custom made pieces. The rear feet are as detailed as
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Swedish painted 19th century commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of swedish painted 19th century commodes circa 1880.
Good quality pair of chest of drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Period Empire Mahogany and Gilt Chest of Drawers, Denmark, circa 1800
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish late 18th Century pair of period empire chest of drawers.
This rare pair was recently found
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 30.5 in W 25.75 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Blue Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chest - Faux Marble Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-blue antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 30 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Petite Italian Walnut Two-Drawer Chests with Banding and Carved Aprons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of petite Italian walnut two-drawer chests with banding, carved aprons and tapered feet
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Painted Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
a later copy made in exacting detail and decoration. Beautiful pair of chest of drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Stunning Restored Pair of Olivewood Chests by Henredon, circa 1980
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Olive
Pair of Hollywood style commodes in straw marquetry
By M2 Atelier
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Pair of chest of drawers in the Hollywood regency style, oval in shape with four drawers with glass
Category
Vintage 1950s British Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Straw, Beech
Italian Antique Painted Chests
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of chest with striking hand-painted design in cream and blue tones, supported by four
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Spanish Painted Chests
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of chests from Spain featuring the original salmon colored paint and wonderful patina. The
Category
Vintage 1910s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chests with Fluted Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood breakfront chests from the 19th century, with three
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
narrative: Completely installation ready.
An exquisite pair of chests designed by the esteemed Michael
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Arte Povera Pine Chests, Tuscan Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-white, antique Italian pair of chests, commodes in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of 21th Century Biedermaier Style Pine Wood Commodes or Night Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers or nightstands, of current artisan manufacturing of cabinetry, based on
Category
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
Paul McCobb Pair of Chests in Walnut and Aluminum, 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 4 drawer chests in walnut with aluminum pulls and trim by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of White Lacquer Art Deco Chests with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco/Hollywood pair of chest of drawers were handmade by the illustrious American
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
H 34.5 in W 46.5 in D 21 in
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Teak Commodes by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, Finland, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chests of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara, made from teak. Clean design with slanted fronts
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair, Gustavian White Chest of Drawers Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in mottled shades of gray and plum
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Jean-Claude Mahey Dark Blue Lacquered Brass Commodes, 1970s
By Jean Claude Mahey, Maison Romeo
Located in Paris, IDF
drawers, this beautiful pair of chest of drawers carries a stellar French mid-century aesthetic into the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Blue Crystal Italian Commode, Chest of Drawers
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding pair of chests of drawers made by hand with Italian blue glass plates. Exclusive
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Pair of Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers With Griffins, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft blue and contrasting black
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 37 in D 19 in
Mid Century Style Solid Wood and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers composed of two drawers, made of solid wood covered in brass and black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Pair of Commodes
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers in Gio Ponti style. Made of solid wood structure covered in brass.
Our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
Two Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two amazing pair of chest of drawers hand-crated in Italy in the late 19th century in the Louis XV
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 36.62 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
displays beautiful patina. Retains the maker mark. There are a pair of these chests available. The price
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stellar Restored Nakashima Style American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest - Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
unusual series. Excellent Restored Condition. There are currently a pair of these chests available
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31 in W 54 in D 20.5 in
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
examples are unique on the World market.
An incredible, surviving pair of chests from a limited series
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 38 in D 20 in
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF HEAVILY CARVED VINTAGE INDIAN HARDWOOD CHESTS OF DRAWERS PART SUiTE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of
Category
20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 45.08 in W 36.03 in D 20.08 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic pair of chest available at 1stDibs. A pair of chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. There are 4216 variations of the antique or vintage pair of chest you’re looking for, while we also have 65 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pair of chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A pair of chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pair of chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Edward Wormley and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay 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.
- Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.
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