antique furniture: chests

Chests are an item of furniture primarily used for storage, occasionally containing a series of drawers.

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  18thC English Primitive Oak Carved Panelled Coffer

  adam lloyd, harrogate, united kingdom

  Circa 1760 18thC English Primitive Oak Carved Panelled Coffer sku 945 W117 x D43 x H64cm

  £995.00

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  Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest c.1780

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning antique Dutch marquetry walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1780 in date. It has been accomplished in walnut with exquisitewith exquisite hand-cut walnut, boxwood and fruitwood floral marquetry typical of the period....

  £6,500.00

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• Antique Mahogany George III Serpentine Chest Drawers 18th Century

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date. The curvaceous serpentine chestfeatures decorative satinwood and tulipwood banding, inlaid shells and boxwood stringing, and is made...

  £2,250.00

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• Antique Dutch Mahogany and marquetry block front commode chest c.1820 19th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning antique early 19th Century Dutch floral marquetry block front chest of drawers, circa 1820 in date. This splendid chest has been accomplished in striking figured mahogany and expertly bordered with sycamore...

  £3,300.00

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• Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers 18th Century

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date. The curvaceous serpentine chestis made from the finest quality flame mahogany. The top features a moulded edge,...

  £2,750.00

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• Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven Drawer Chest c.1800 Early 19th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful antique Dutch marquetry walnut chest of drawers, circa 1800 in date. It has been accomplished in walnut with exquisite hand-cut marquetry decoration of urns, shells and corner fans typical of the...

  £2,750.00

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• Antique George II Burr Walnut & Crossbanded Chest on Chest 18th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful antique George IIWalnut and crossbanded chest on chest, circa 1740 in date. It features a cavetto cornice above three small drawers with six capacious full width drawers below and these provide...

  £4,750.00

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• Antique French Régence King Wood Ormolu Mounted Commode Circa 1730 18th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence kingwood and ormoluconmmode, circa 1730 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top over a serpentine front having two short over two full width drawers, the...

  £7,750.00

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• Vintage Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest 20th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a stunning Louisrevivalmarble topped 'bombe' marquetry commode,dating from the last quarter of the20thcentury. This beautiful commode is made from walnut,kingwoodand features exquisite floral marquetry decoration and ormolu mounts. It has two capacious drawers...

  £2,250.00

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• Antique French Régence Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Commode Circa 1720 18th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is an impressive and rare antique French Régence kingwood and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1720 in date. The stunning breche violette marble top over a serpentine front having two short over two full width...

  £22,500.00

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• Vintage Empire Revival Marble Top Chest 20th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful vintage Empire Revival maple and walnut marble topped chest, late 20th Century in date. This stunning chest features abeautifulcreammarble top and attractive ormolu mounts with eight drawers. Add a touch of...

  £1,350.00

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• Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C

  regent antiques limited, london, united kingdom

  This is a beautiful Empire Revivalburrmapletallchestdating from the late 20th Century. This stunning chest features abeautifulVerde Anticomarble top, attractive ormolu mounts and eight useful drawers. The craftsmanship on display throughout the piece is thoroughly impressive....

  £1,350.00

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• Antique Robe Chest, Japanese Storage Trunk, Handpainted, Oriental Art Deco, 1920

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.8151

  This is an antique robe chest. A Japanese, papered storage trunk with oriental Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

  • Wonderfully hand-painted, decorative storage box with superb detail
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and pleasingly clean throughout
  • Papered over wood frame, with generous proportion
  • Some light weathering to the lid, the base being remarkably fresh in appearance

  • Hand decorated with courtyard scenes of several well-dressed figures
  • Thick lid held securely by a circular brass clasp, accentuated with engraved detail
  • Admirably clean cobalt blue interior ideal for storing prized textiles or blankets
  • Dressed with a pair of brass drop handles for ease of carriage

  This is a striking antique robe chest, with fascinating Japanese decoration applied skilfully by hand. Delivered ready to enjoy.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 81cm (32'')
  Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')
  Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')

  Interior Width: 75cm (29.5'')
  Interior Depth: 48.5cm (19'')
  Interior Height: 33cm (13'') 

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  Antique Robe Chest, Japanese Storage Trunk, Handpainted, Oriental Art Deco, 1920

  £2,950.00

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• Teak Secretaire Military Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1870 an unusual stylish teak two-part secretaire military chest with maker’s label ‘Army and Navy CLS Makers’. Solid top with cast brass quarter brackets, to the front unusual configuration of two short drawers over...

  £4,750.00

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• Georgian Style Bachelors Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920’s, a George II style walnut and crossbanded bachelor’s chest, the hinge rectangular top, crossbanded edge and elegant but simple fore-edge, to the front 2 lopers to support the open top, finished with brass...

  £1,250.00

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• Antique Pine Chest

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good Edwardian pine work box chest.

  £150.00

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• Early 20thC Mahogany Chest on Stand

  a part of the furniture, brackley, united kingdom

  Early 20thC Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest on Stand An unusual piece dating from the early part of the 20thC and in good condition, with a chest of 2 x short drawers over 1 x full-width, all...

  £225.00

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• Narrow Oak Chest

  georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom

  Circa 1920’s, an unusual and stylish neat size narrow tall oak chest, solid rectangular top with chamfered fore edge, to the front there is a combination of three full length drawers with dainty small cast...

  £325.00

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• Painted Pine Box

  mcbains antiques, exeter, united kingdom

  Good late Victorian Painted Pine Box Chest.

  £180.00

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• Large Antique Silver Chest, Scottish, Oak, Iron, Heavy Trunk, Victorian, C.1880

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7193

  This is a large antique silver chest. A Scottish, oak and iron bound heavy trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

  • Appealing late Victorian chest with superior proportion
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and wonderfully clean interior
  • Oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of medullary rays
  • Graced with deep caramel and russet hues throughout

  • Stout lid heavily strapped with iron brace and bound corners
  • Bound to shoulders by four iron plates for supreme strength
  • Substantial drop handles mounted to shaped backplates
  • Engraved brass plaque for a Mr John Dalziel W.S of Edinburgh
  • Rides upon a set of four brass castors

  This is a superb antique silver chest or coffer, of generous proportion and attractive appearance. Fantastic piece of storage furniture or coffee table. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 101.5cm (40'')
  Max Depth: 65.5cm (25.75'')
  Max Height: 66cm (26'')

  Interior Width: 92.5cm (36.5'')
  Interior Depth: 59cm (23.25'')
  Interior Height: 56cm (22'') 

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  Large Antique Silver Chest, Scottish, Oak, Iron, Heavy Trunk, Victorian, C.1880

  £2,450.00

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• Antique Blanket Box, English, Pine, Chest, Trunk, Victorian, Coffee Table, 1890

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7954

  This is an antique blanket box. An English, pine chest or trunk, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1890.

  • Delightfully clean example with generous storage within
  • Displays a desirable aged patina and in superb order
  • Select pine stocks show bright biscuit hues
  • Quality craftsmanship with through dovetail joints to corners

  • Rolled top opens upon internal iron strap hinges
  • Wide, well-presented interior with useful lidded candle box
  • Small inset lock to front fascia — untested, key absent
  • Cast iron drop handles to either end, with a continuous plinth foot to base
  • Ideal for use as a coffee table or a distinctive storage box

  This is an appealing antique blanket box, with a desirable quality and wonderfully clean interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 104cm (41'')
  Max Depth: 47.5cm (18.75'')
  Max Height: 44cm (17.25'')

  Interior Width: 83cm (32.75'') + 12.5cm (5") beneath candle box
  Interior Depth: 40cm (15.75'')
  Interior Height: 39.5cm (15.5'') 

  Candle Box Width: 11cm (4.25'')
  Candle Box Depth: 40cm (15.75'')
  Candle Box Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

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  Antique Blanket Box, English, Pine, Chest, Trunk, Victorian, Coffee Table, 1890

  £895.00

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• Large Antique Shipping Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Tool Chest, Victorian, 1880

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Our Stock # 18.7946

  This is a large antique shipping trunk. An English, stained pine travel or tool chest, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

  • Of generous size for voyages beyond the sea or near to home
  • Displays a desirable aged patina with weathered appearance
  • Dark stained pine shows wear commensurate with age and use
  • Wide, deep interior presented in a pleasingly clean order

  • Iron bindings to each corner add a dependable solidity to the frame
  • Dressed with a small lock escutcheon to front — key absent
  • Iron drop handles to each side, mounted on substantial backplates
  • Standing upon a continuous plinth foot, ideal for the rigours of travel

  This is a generously sized antique shipping trunk, presented ready for a myriad of uses from tool chest to coffee table base. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for use.

  Dimensions:
  Max Width: 91cm (35.75'')
  Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')
  Max Height: 53cm (20.75'')

  Interior Width: 83cm (32.75'')
  Interior Depth: 44cm (17.25'')
  Interior Height: 48cm (19'') 

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  Large Antique Shipping Trunk, English, Pine, Travel, Tool Chest, Victorian, 1880

  £895.00

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• Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Antique Merchant's Tool Chest, English, Pine, Craftsman's Trunk, Victorian, 1900

  £795.00

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• Antique Craftsman's Trunk, English, Carpentry, Maritime, Tool Chest, Victorian

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Antique Craftsman's Trunk, English, Carpentry, Maritime, Tool Chest, Victorian

  £895.00

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• Large Antique Blanket Coffer, English, Oak, Chest, Window Seat, Edwardian, 1910

  london fine limited, exeter, united kingdom

  Large Antique Blanket Coffer, English, Oak, Chest, Window Seat, Edwardian, 1910

  £2,750.00

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