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Antique Italian Painted Chest with nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers with Nickel Hardware and Splayed Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s mahogany chest in a dark brown finish with open square nickel hardware.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
pleasing, the chest of drawers is supported on a low moustache base. The distinctive nickeled mounts
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Pair of Dorothy Draper Serpentine Chests in Ivory Lacquer with Nickel Pulls
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
& beautiful silver nickel over bronze scroll pulls, circa 1940s. Great examples of Dorothy Drapers Modern
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 22 in
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Chest Of Drawers With Curved Wooden Pulls
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional walnut 3-drawer chest designed by Stanley for Glenn Of California having reverse
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 33 in W 32.5 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer with Polished Nickel Hardware, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, created in the 1940s, is a striking example of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Tiger Maple Dresser With Nickel Pulls, Attributed to Eliel Saarinen Circa 1940s
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Peabody, MA
A tiger maple chest with streamline nickel drawer pulls atributed to the Finnish architect and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers
Materials
Nickel
H 36.25 in W 44 in D 21 in
Nickle Silver Wear with Original Maple Chest, 1930s-1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serving for 12 nickle silver. 60 pcs set with original maple wood silver storage box. Lovely Aqua green/mint interior.
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Nickel
Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box
Located in Buffalo, NY
dresser.
Three drawers finished inside and complimented with original nickel-plated bullet pulls Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s Dressers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dynasty. Bandaji is known as drop front half-opening chest that was used to store family valuables and
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
grains, the chest was instead sumptuously decorated with nickel-copper (Paktong) plates, handles, stripes
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Pyongyang Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
in now North Korea. Constructed in pinewood, the chest was sumptuously decorated with white nickel
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Metal
Dark Mahogany Tall Chest with Nickel-Plated Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Refinished mahogany high chest of six drawers with bold, rectangular hardware in nickel-plated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MidCentury Chest of Drawers with Rio Palisander Veneer and Nickel Plated Metals
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Unusual Chest of Drawers covered Rio Palisander veneer with nickel-plated metal parts.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
H 31.5 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Palisander Veneer and Nickel-Plated Metal Parts
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Typical Art Deco cabinet, covered palisander veneer with nickel-plated metals.
Recently restored.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 16.93 in
Art Deco Silver Chest
Located in Vancouver, BC
Art Deco silver chest in Mahogany with nickel pulls
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Sky Six-Drawers Kids Chest with Gray Lacquered Finish by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
Sky Six-Drawers Kids Chest with Gray Lacquered Finish by Circu Magical Furniture
The Sky Chest is
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Fantasy Air Six-Drawers Kids Chest with Gold Details by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
Fantasy Air Six-Drawers Kids Chest with Gold Details by Circu Magical Furniture
The Fantasy Air
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Nickel
H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Fantasy Air Three-Drawers Kids Chest with Gold Detail by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
Fantasy Air Three-Drawers Kids Chest with Gold Detail by Circu Magical Furniture
The Fantasy Air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Nickel
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 21.26 in
Fretwork Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
drawer faces and side panels, this perfectly proportioned three drawer chest with brushed nickel pulls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Moderne Mahogany Chests
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of moderne mahogany chest of drawers with nickel pulls. Unusual lines and detailing. 2 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of cerused oak chests with nickel hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of cerused oak chests with nickel hardware, chocolate brown with ivory cerusing.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
English Leather-Covered Chest with Nickel Nailhead Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome English leather-covered chest with nickel nailhead decoration. On later stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of White Lacquered Chests with Nickel Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant White Lacquered Chests with Nickel Hardware, circa 1950's. They are a versatile
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Nickel Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Nickel Hardware, American, circa 1960s. They have been completely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
White Lacquered Chest with Nickel Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
White Lacquered Chest with Nickel Hardware, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950's. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Pair of Heritage 1950's chests with nickel straps
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matching pair of unusual trunk style chests with nickel hardware and nickel "straps". Walnut in
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Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
Materials
Nickel
White Lacquered Chest with Nickel Hardware in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
White Lacquered Chest with Nickel Hardware, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950's. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
White Lacquered Chest with Nickel Hardware in the Manner of Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
White lacquered chest with nickel hardware, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Modern Tansu Chest with Nickel Hardware
Located in North Miami, FL
A classic Tansu-style chest from Century Furniture, circa 1970, gets a stunning, modern make-over
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
White Lacquered Chest with Nickel Hardware after Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
White Lacquered Chest with Nickel Hardware, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950's. This
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
White Lacquer Chest with Nickel Ring Pulls
Located in Danville, CA
Versatile Chest in White Lacquer on a Black Lacquer base with Polished Nickel Square Ring Pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Paul Frankl Chests with Nickel Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
ultra-deep brown finish with nickel hardware. Eight drawers per chest offer a voluminous amount of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Lacquer Bachelor's chests with Nickel Hardware
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of chests freshly refinished in dark brown lacquer in the style of Robsjohn-Gibbings.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Stuart 1940's serpentine chest with nickel hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mahogany chest with dark brown finish, serpentine drawers, elegant splayed legs with piped edges.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Early Deco Gentleman's Chest with Nickel hardware by Widdicomb
Located in Danville, CA
Mid-30's Art Deco Highboy by Widdicomb...possibly by Donald Deskey. This cabinet features astounding materials and joinery. Beautifully refinished
Category
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of 1940's chests with Nickel hardware by Karpen furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of oak chests with dark brown finish, circular nickel hardware with raised design.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
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 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
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Chest with Nickelled "X" Pulls by Paul Frankl
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and elegant chest of drawers was realized by the fabled 20th century designer, Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 22.75 in
Early Deco Bachelor's Chest with Nickel hardware by Widdicomb
Located in Danville, CA
Mid-30's Art Deco Bachelor's chest by Widdicomb...possibly by Donald Deskey. This cabinet features
Category
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
Art Deco White Lacquer Chest with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco/Hollywood chest of drawers was handmade by the illustrious American producer
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Heritage Chest of Drawers with Nickel Strap Details
Located in St. Louis, MO
unusual trunk style chest with nickel hardware and nickel "straps". Walnut in dark brown finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Chest with Nickelled "X" Pulls by Paul Frankl
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated high chest was designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Tall Paul Frankl Tall Gentleman's Chests
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Handsome pair of Frankl seven-drawer chests with nickel plated X-pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of large mahogany chests by Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large mahogany chests with nickel detail by Robsjohn Gibbings.
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of White Lacquer and Nickel Hardware Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Nickel Hardware by Henredon, American, circa 1960s. They have
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of George Nelson Chests
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of 5 drawer chests, with nickel pulls, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Long White Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in North Miami, FL
10 drawer chest with nickel handles and sleek white lacquered body.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Edward Wormley tall chests Precedent collection
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
C.1948, pair of tall silver elm chests with nickel hardware, Designed by Edward Wormley for his
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel, Brass
White Lacquered Sixteen Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
White lacquered sixteen drawer chest with nickel detail in the style of Tommi Parzinger.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mengel Furniture Company Chest & Pair of Side Chests
Located in North Miami, FL
High gloss white lacquered chest of drawers with nickel silvered pulls. Pair of high gloss white
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of large mahogany chests by Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large mahogany chests with nickel detail by Robsjohn Gibbings.
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chest of Drawers with "X" Pulls by Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tall seven drawer chest with nickel plated "X" pulls designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Neoclassical Style Chest by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Burled walnut chest with nickeled
bronze column details and fittings.
Also features a
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Chests in the manner of Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of White Lacquered Chests with Nickel Hardware, in the manner of Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Parzinger Six Drawer Credenza
Located in North Miami, FL
Parzinger Original Six Drawer chest with nickel plated hardware.
Piece has been restored.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sideboards
Materials
Metal
1940's dark mahogany chest of drawers with nickel hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Dark mahogany chest of drawers with open square nickel hardware on splayed legs. new price is net
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Pair of 1940's Chests in White Lacquer with Nickel Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Chests in White Lacquer with Chunky Nickel Hardware, American, circa 1940's. They have been
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Nickel Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers in white lacquer, bamboo motif with nickel pulls, designed by David Barrett
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Chest With Nickel For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chest with nickel available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and nickel, every chest with nickel was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest with nickel, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 34 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chest with nickel — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chest with nickel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chest with nickel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carlos Solano-Granda, Circu and Dessie Studio produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chest With Nickel?
The average selling price for a chest with nickel at 1stDibs is $7,820, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $103,650 for the 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 Chest With Nickel
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Many earrings do not contain nickel. Platinum and titanium earrings are mostly free of nickel, and surgical stainless steel and sterling silver earrings often don't contain nickel. In addition, you can find 14- and 18-karat gold that is nickel-free. Because the content of jewelry can vary greatly, always look for pieces labeled as free of nickel if you need to avoid the metal due to sensitivities. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of earrings.
- What color is black nickel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The coating on black nickel has a black tint. Black nickel is darker than polished nickel, which is mirror-like yet has a silvery hue.
- Is Napier jewelry nickel-free?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Whether Napier jewelry is nickel-free varies from piece to piece. Contemporary Napier jewelry is mostly free of nickel, but vintage pieces may or may not be. If you're sensitive to nickel, you can purchase a nickel testing kit to detect the metal in jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Napier jewelry.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - How do you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
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