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19th Century French Five-Drawer Chest with Bronze Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French five-drawer chest with bronze decorations.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Oakwood Four-Drawer Chest with Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English oakwood four-drawer chest with bronze fittings.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indian Blanket Chest with Bronze Sheathing, Geometric Patterns and Studs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian blanket chest with bronze sheathing, geometric patterns and studs. This Indian
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Bronze
H 22.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35 in W 50 in D 23 in
Marble Top Four Drawer Chest with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
cast bronze Chinese calligraphy characters embellish the chest as handles.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Side Chest with Bronze Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood side chest from the early 20th century, with round bronze medallion hardware, two
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 20 in
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
cast bronze. The red painted finish is not original and is intentionally distressed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 32.5 in W 49.5 in D 21 in
Fine French Inlaid Bombé Chest With Bronze Mounts And Colorful Stone Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé two drawer chest with fine traditional form, elaborate bronze mounts and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Brass
H 35.25 in W 43.75 in D 21.25 in
French Gothic Style Jewelry Box or Chest with Bronze Inlay & Leather
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite French Gothic style jewelry box or small chest, a testament to the timeless allure of
Category
20th Century Gothic Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bronze. The military
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style 3-Drawer Marble Top Kingwood Veneer Bronze Mounted Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"French Regence style (19th Century) kingwood veneer three drawer serpentine chest with bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 33 in W 52 in D 25 in
Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chests
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 18th-century mahogany chests with bronze sphinx feet are striking and luxurious pieces of
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Walnut Semanier
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine French Louis XVI walnut Semanier tall chest with bronze escucheons and scalloped apron.
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Korean Blanket Chest with a Bronze Lock & Iron Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this chest features a beautiful bronze lock and
Category
20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Danish Louis XVI Mahogany With Bronzes Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers from Copenhagen, circa 1790.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Large Royal Early 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Chest with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese transitional lacquer chest with gilt-metal mounts
Edo period, early 17th
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Blanket Chests
Materials
Bronze
H 18.51 in W 35.24 in D 19.1 in
French 19th Century Painted Chest Of Drawers With Bronzes Handles
Located in London, Park Royal
An antique French, Empire period, chest of drawers, circa 1820's.
The solid wood body is painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Late Empire French Walnut Chest of Drawers with Bronze Handles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
French chest of drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chest of Three Drawers with Desk, Claw Feet and Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of Three Drawers with Desk, Claw Feet and Bronze Handles
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
English Chest with Footboard and Drawers on Top and Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
English Chest with Footboard and Drawers on Top and Bronze Fittings
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Retro Style Chest of drawers with Brass, Copper, Bronze Drawers
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
finish. Brass, copper and bronze drawer fronts are finished with patina in vintage style. The dresser is
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Chest of Drawers Covered with Amber Mirror Bronzed Skirting Glass Flower Knobs
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
Italy Lacquered Wooden Belle Epoque Style Chest of Drawers with Bronzes
Located in Brescia, IT
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We can find in this important chest of drawers the antique technics of realization about processing
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belle Époque Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Bronze
H 35.44 in W 64.57 in D 24.81 in
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers or dresser with bronze friezes, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers or dresser with bronze friezes, 1800s.
Antique wooden chest
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 23.23 in
Curved Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elements Stamped De Beyne Roubaix
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice curved chest of drawers is made of ebonized wood with finely chiseled bronze
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 34.26 in W 46.46 in D 20.28 in
Theodore Alexander Humorous Chest of Nine Drawers with Bronze Monkey Head Pulls
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Stamford, CT
An amusing leather panel chest on stand, with nine bronze monkey head handled drawers, by Theodore
Category
20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 16.5 in
20th Century Directoire-Style Chest of Seven Drawers with Bronze Pulls, France
Located in Miami, FL
Seven-drawered French chest of drawers or Semainiere, dresser. The chest shows fluted three-quarter
Category
Early 20th Century French Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 37.4 in W 36.61 in D 17.12 in
20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS DESIGN AFTER FRANÇOIS LINKE & LÉON MESSAGÉ
Finely chased, gilded fittings
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 38.59 in W 58.27 in D 27.17 in
Exquisite Inlaid Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Bronze Dore Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
inlay on this well proportioned chest make this item more unique. The rich inlay patterns and bronze
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 34 in W 48 in D 20 in
Paul Sormani Fruitwood Box Dedicated to Marie, Dated 1868
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
Our fruitwood jewelry chest with bronze mounts and plaque dedicated to Marie comes from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Oriental Chest with Elm Drawers in the Colour of the Wood with Bronze Pulls
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Chest with Elm Drawers in the Colour of the Wood with Bronze Pulls.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
H 35.04 in W 38.19 in D 22.84 in
Tall Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bronze Trim and White Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A tall handsome mahogany chest of drawers with a white marble top and bronze gallery. Bronze
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
Old Chinese Chest in Wood with Decorations and Bronze Lock, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old Chinese chest in wood with hinges. Decorative plates and bronze lock, 20th century.
Very good
Category
20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 17.92 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
18th c. French Regency style Commode / chest with ornate bronze dore mounts
Located in Houston, TX
This French 18th century commode is in the regence style. Bronze
Handles in a brilliant hue and
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 50 in D 25.5 in
French Style 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Bronze and Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
French Style 3-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Bronze and Marquetry
Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 37 in W 50.5 in D 21.75 in
20th Century Marquetry Chest of Drawers with Bronze Details and Cream Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th century marquetry chest of drawers with bronze details and cream marble top.
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 30.51 in W 39.76 in D 16.33 in
Macassar Chest of Drawers with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Melting Chest of
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Melting Chest of
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Melting Chest of
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
H 36 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
Walnut Wood Chest with Inlays and Three Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-carved and inlaid walnut chest of drawers with three drawers and bronze handles.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Walnut Wood Chest with Inlay and Three Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-Carved and inlaid walnut chest of drawers with three drawers and bronze handles.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Shell Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Melting Chest of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Zebra Head Chest of Drawers with Zebra Skin
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Zebra Head with structure in solid beechwood.
coated with real Burchell Zebra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Charles X Mahogany & Gilded Bronzes Tall Chest of Drawers. Marble top
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Charles X chest of drawers in mahogany with bronze mounting
and a black marble top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 54.34 in W 26.38 in D 16.93 in
Antique Chest of Drawers with Verona Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Late 19th century Italian Bombe dresser. Verona red marble top.
Louis XV style. With bronze mounts
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Horns and Crocodile Chest of Drawers with Kudu Horns
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers horns and crocodile with
real kudu and Aries horns. Real crocodile skin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Chest with Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XV style chest with rouge Royal marble top and serpentine shape. This piece features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Empire Chest of Drawers with Columns, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
arms and wooden handles. The chest of drawers is flanked by smooth full columns with bronze capitals
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Grand Antique French Bombé Chest With Marble Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé Two-Over-Two Chest in handsome Cherry Finish and having large Dramatic
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Lacquered Petite Chest with Exquisite Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
gilt bronze border, over three-stacked drawers flanked by bronze Rococo mounts, raised on delicate
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 28.5 in W 16.5 in D 11.25 in
Directoire Chest of Drawers with white Marble Top, France circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
corners of the chest are also rounded, fluted and decorated with gilded pipes at the bottom. The chest of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
21st Century Italian three-drawer chest with inlay accents by Bussandri
Located in North Miami, FL
with bronze knobs and decorative escutcheons at their center. The chest is adorned with a gold-gilded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Trumeau Mirror, Germany, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered in mahogany with light thread inlays on the front. The
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bronze
H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 20.28 in
Antique Fire or Coal Box with Medieval Jesting Friar Head Bronze Handles
Located in Soquel, CA
Antique pine and brass coal/tinder box with unique jesting friar bronze sculptures/handles, circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s North American Medieval Blanket Chests
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 21.5 in W 24.5 in D 15.75 in
Louis XIV, 18th Century Chest with Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 18th Century Louis XIV chest is a perfect example of the opulence and grandeur
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of chest with bronze on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. Find 344 options for an antique or vintage piece of chest with bronze now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of chest with bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each choice in our collection of chest with bronze bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Empire hallmarks is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of chest with bronze has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Luis Pons, Matthieu Criaerd and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.
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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 Chest With Bronze
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between bronze and bronze resin is composition. Bronze is a metal alloy, usually made by combining copper with tin. Bronze resin is a human-made plastic-based material with a brownish-yellow color that resembles bronze metal. Explore a diverse assortment of bronze sculptures, furniture and jewelry 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 bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a 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 bronze relief?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bronze relief refers to a sculptural technique that sees a form added or raised up from a solid background made from the same material. Check out On 1stDibs, find a wide range of sculptures for your home.
- What are Chinese bronzes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese bronzes refer to bronze objects that were cast in China before 1500 BCE. These bronze items were most likely used as ritual pieces for worship of the user’s ancestors, whose names were often inscribed on the bronze. You’ll find a variety of Chinese bronzes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bronze brazier?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A brazier is a compact, short container for burning incense to scent a room, or charcoal for heating or light. Originating in Asia, many were crafted from bronze for durability and a beautiful gleaming look. Browse 1stDibs to find a variety of antique braziers from top sellers around the world.
- What is a bronze cannon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bronze cannon is a type of heavy weapon used during the 17th century. They became popular tools for warfare because they were lighter than iron guns and therefore easier to transport by land and sea. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique cannons.
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